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tinny

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2 syllables
5 characters
English (US)
2syllables

tinny

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

tinny 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, tinny is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftinny

1adjective
  • Of or pertaining to or resembling tin.

    Example: "The object had a tinny appearance."

  • Pertaining to the thinness and cheapness of tin or similar-looking metals, in contrast to a heavier, more valuable metal.

    Example: "The shop was filled with tinny tourist geegaws."

  • Pertaining to a thin, unpleasant sound recalling that of tin being rapped.

    Example: "The piano was not simply out of tune, but had become downright tinny."

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