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snookered

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

snookered

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

snookered 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, snookered is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsnookered

1verb
  • To play the game of snooker.
  • To fool or bamboozle.
  • To place the cue ball in such a position that (the opponent) cannot directly hit the required ball with it.
  • (by extension) To put (someone) in a difficult situation.
  • To become or cause to become inebriated.
1adjective
  • In a situation where the cue ball position is such that one cannot directly hit the required object ball.
  • In a difficult situation, especially because of the actions of others.
  • Drunk.
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