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shortstops

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

2 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
2syllables

shortstops

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

shortstops 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, shortstops is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofshortstops

1noun
  • The infield defensive player that stands between the second baseman and the third baseman.

    Example: "The shortstop ranged deep into the hole to make the stop."

  • A nimble defender.

    Example: "I'll play shortstop when we make our proposal."

  • A player who is short of money.

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