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slouching

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

slouching

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

slouching 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, slouching is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofslouching

1verb
  • To hang or droop; to adopt a limp posture

    Example: "Do not slouch when playing a flute."

  • To walk in a clumsy, lazy manner.

    Example: "I slouched to the fridge to see if there was anything to eat."

  • To cause to hang down or droop; to depress.
1noun
  • The posture of someone who slouches.
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