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windward

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

windward

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

windward 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, windward is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofwindward

1noun
  • The direction from which the wind blows.
  • The side receiving the wind's force.
1adjective
  • Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
  • On the side exposed to the wind.
1adverb
  • In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind.

    Example: "We beat our way windward."

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