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tiptoe

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

tiptoe

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

tiptoe 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, tiptoe is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftiptoe

1noun
  • (usually in the plural) The tip of the toe.
1verb
  • To walk quietly with only the tips of the toes touching the ground.
1adjective
  • Standing elevated, on or as if on the tips of one's toes.
  • Moving carefully, quietly, warily or stealthily, on or as if on the tips of one's toes.
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