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shoestring

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

2 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
2syllables

shoestring

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

shoestring is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, shoestring is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofshoestring

1noun
  • The string or lace used to secure the shoe to the foot; a shoelace.

    Example: "Your shoestring is untied."

  • A tight budget; very little money.

    Example: "He did all that on a shoestring budget."

  • A long narrow cut of a food; a julienne.

    Example: "shoestring French fries"

1verb
  • To catch using a shoestring catch.

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