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tanking

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

tanking

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

tanking 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, tanking is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftanking

1verb
  • To fail or fall (often used in describing the economy or the stock market); to degenerate or decline rapidly; to plummet.
  • To attract the attacks of an enemy target in cooperative team-based combat, so that one's teammates can defeat the enemy in question more efficiently.
  • To put (fuel, etc.) into a tank.
  • To deliberately lose a sports match with the intent of gaining a perceived future competitive advantage.
  • To resist damage; to be attacked without being hurt.
  • To contemplate a decision for a long time; to go in the tank.
1verb
  • To stand; to tolerate.
1noun
  • A session of being immersed in a tank.
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