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surrounding

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

3 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
3syllables

surrounding

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

surrounding is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, surrounding is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsurrounding

1verb
  • To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
  • To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.
  • To pass around; to travel about; to circumnavigate.

    Example: "to surround the world"

1noun
  • An outlying area; area in proximity to something
  • An environment
1adjective
  • Which surrounds something
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