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smaller

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

smaller

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

smaller 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, smaller is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsmaller

1adjective
  • Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

    Example: "A small group."

  • Young, as a child.

    Example: "Remember when the children were small?"

  • (writing, incomparable) Minuscule or lowercase, referring to written or printed letters.
  • Envincing little worth or ability; not large-minded; paltry; mean.
  • Not prolonged in duration; not extended in time; short.

    Example: "a small space of time"

  • Slender, gracefully slim.
1adverb
  • In a small fashion.
  • In or into small pieces.
  • To a small extent.
  • In a low tone; softly.

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