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tottering

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3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

tottering

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

tottering 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, tottering is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftottering

1verb
  • To walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.

    Example: "The baby tottered from the table to the chair."

  • To be on the brink of collapse.
  • To collect junk or scrap.
1noun
  • The movement of one who totters.
1adjective
  • Unsteady, precarious or rickety.
  • Unstable, insecure or wobbly.

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