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stoning

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

stoning

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

stoning 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, stoning is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofstoning

1verb
  • To pelt with stones, especially to kill by pelting with stones.

    Example: "She got stoned to death after they found her."

  • To wall with stones.
  • To remove a stone from (fruit etc.).
  • To form a stone during growth, with reference to fruit etc.
  • To intoxicate, especially with narcotics. (Usually in passive)
  • To do nothing, to stare blankly into space and not pay attention when relaxing or when bored.
  • To lap with an abrasive stone to remove surface irregularities.
1noun
  • Lapidation: punishment by throwing stones, usually resulting in death
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