2syllables
stilted
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stilted 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, stilted is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofstilted
1verb
- To raise on stilts, or as if on stilts
1adjective
- Making use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts.
- Elevated or raised in a contrived or unnatural way; stiff and artificially formal or pompous; also, depending on redundant, unnecessary elements.
Example: "He gave a stilted bow and left."
- Of a building or architectural feature such as an arch or vault: supported by stilts; also (generally) having the main part raised above the usual level by some structure.
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