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slightly

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

slightly

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

slightly 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, slightly is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofslightly

1adverb
  • Slenderly; delicately.

    Example: "He was slightly built, but tall."

  • (degree) To a small extent or degree.

    Synonyms: "a little", marginally, somewhat

    Example: "He weighed slightly less than his wife who was a foot shorter."

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