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vying

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

2 syllables
5 characters
English (US)
2syllables

vying

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

vying 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, vying is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofvying

1verb
  • To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.

    Example: "Her suitors were all vying for her attention."

  • To rival (something), etc.
  • To do or produce in emulation, competition, or rivalry; to put in competition; to bandy.
  • To stake; to wager.
  • To stake a sum of money upon a hand of cards, as in the old game of gleek. See revie.
1noun
  • The act of one who vies; rivalry.
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