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shivering

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "shivering" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

shivering

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

shivering is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, shivering is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofshivering

1verb
  • To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.

    Example: "They stood outside for hours, shivering in the frosty air."

  • To cause to shake or tremble, as a sail, by steering close to the wind.
1verb
  • To break into splinters or fragments.
1noun
  • The action of a person or thing that shivers; a trembling.
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