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streakier

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

streakier

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

streakier 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, streakier is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofstreakier

1adjective
  • Having streaks.
  • Used to describe a shot where the ball deflects off the edge of the bat, but is not caught by the slips or wicket-keeper and instead results in runs for the batsman.
  • (chiefly of a person, usually North America) Having alternating periods of good and bad performances; inconsistent.

    Example: "Jones has always been a streaky hitter"

  • Not well-executed, due to luck more than skill.
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