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allocated

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

4 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
4syllables

allocated

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

allocated is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, allocated is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofallocated

1verb
  • To set aside for a purpose.
  • To distribute according to a plan, generally followed by the adposition to.

    Example: "The bulk of K–12 education funds are allocated to school districts that in turn pay for the cost of operating schools."

  • To reserve a portion of memory for use by a computer program.
1adjective
  • Having been granted an allocation; having received (something) as part of a plan or scheduled disbursement; having been assigned (something) that was set aside for a particular purpose.
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