HyphenateIt
Word Analysis

wrested

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

wrested

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

wrested 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, wrested is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofwrested

1verb
  • To pull or twist violently.
  • To obtain by pulling or violent force.

    Example: "He wrested the remote control from my grasp and changed the channel."

  • To seize.
  • To distort, to pervert, to twist.
  • To tune with a wrest, or key.
Open AI Chat