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shying

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

shying

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

shying 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, shying is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofshying

1verb
  • To avoid due to timidness or caution.

    Example: "I shy away from investment opportunities I don't understand."

  • To jump back in fear.

    Example: "The horse shied away from the rider, which startled him so much he shied away from the horse."

  • To throw sideways with a jerk; to fling

    Example: "shy a slipper"

1noun
  • The act of one who shies or turns aside in fear.

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