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wriggle

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

wriggle

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

wriggle 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, wriggle is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofwriggle

1noun
  • A wriggling movement.
1verb
  • To twist one's body to and fro with short, writhing motions; to squirm.

    Example: "Teachers often lose their patience when children wriggle in their seats."

  • To cause to or make something wriggle.

    Example: "He was sitting on the lawn, wriggling his toes in the grass."

  • To use crooked or devious means.
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