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windmilling

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

2 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
2syllables

windmilling

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

windmilling 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, windmilling is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofwindmilling

1verb
  • To rotate with a sweeping motion.

    Example: "She ran down the hill, windmilling her arms with glee."

  • Of a rotating part of a machine, to (become disengaged and) rotate freely.

    Example: "The axle broke and the wheel windmilled in place briefly before careening through the wall."

1noun
  • The process of milling with a windmill.

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