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toughest

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

toughest

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

toughest 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, toughest is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftoughest

1adjective
  • Strong and resilient; sturdy.

    Example: "The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses."

  • (of food) Difficult to cut or chew.

    Example: "To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours."

  • Rugged or physically hardy.

    Example: "Only a tough species will survive in the desert."

  • Stubborn.

    Example: "He had a reputation as a tough negotiator."

  • (of weather etc) Harsh or severe.
  • Rowdy or rough.

    Example: "A bunch of the tough boys from the wrong side of the tracks threatened him."

  • (of questions, etc.) Difficult or demanding.

    Example: "This is a tough crowd."

  • Undergoing plastic deformation before breaking.

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