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trying

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

trying

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

trying 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, trying is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftrying

1verb
  • To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.

    Example: "I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t."

  • To divide; to separate.
  • To test, to work out.
  • To experiment, to strive.
  • To lie to in heavy weather under just sufficient sail to head into the wind.
  • To strain; to subject to excessive tests.

    Example: "Repeated failures try one's patience."

  • (used with another verb) To want

    Example: "I am really not trying to hear you talk about my mama like that."

1noun
  • The act by which one tries something; an attempt.
1adjective
  • Difficult to endure; arduous.
  • Irritating, stressful or bothersome.

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