HyphenateIt
Word Analysis

federal

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

3 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
3syllables

federal

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

federal 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, federal is hyphenated as:

Definitions offederal

1noun
  • A law-enforcement official of the FBI; a federal agent.
  • A supporter of federation.
  • A unionist soldier in the American Civil War.
1adjective
  • Pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations.
  • Pertaining to the national government level, as opposed to state, provincial, county, city, or town.
Open AI Chat