stone-broke
Because it is a word with a single syllable, stone-broke is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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.
Definitions ofstone-broke
- Financially ruined, bankrupt.
- Without any money, penniless.
Example: "dead broke; flat broke"
- Broken.
Example: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
- Demoted, deprived of a commission.
Example: "He was broke and rendered unfit to serve His Majesty at sea."
- Broke off, rich, wealthy
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.