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smirking

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

smirking

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

smirking 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, smirking is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsmirking

1verb
  • To smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous.
1noun
  • The act of one who smirks.
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