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stirrup

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

stirrup

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

stirrup 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, stirrup is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofstirrup

1noun
  • A ring or hoop suspended by a rope or strap from the saddle, for a horseman's foot while mounting or riding.
  • (by extension) Any piece shaped like the stirrup of a saddle, used as a support, clamp, etc.
  • A stapes.
  • A rope secured to a yard, with a thimble in its lower end for supporting a footrope.
1adjective
  • Referring to women's pants, a form of trousers commonly worn by women that includes a strap beneath the arch of the foot.
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