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waylaying

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3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

waylaying

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waylaying 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, waylaying is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofwaylaying

1verb
  • To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.

    Synonyms: ambush, lurk

  • To accost or intercept unexpectedly.

    Synonyms: buttonhole

1noun
  • The act by which somebody is waylaid; an ambush.

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