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barracks

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

barracks

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

barracks 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, barracks is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbarracks

1noun
  • (chiefly in the plural) A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.
  • (chiefly in the plural) primitive structure resembling a long shed or barn for (usually temporary) housing or other purposes
  • (chiefly in the plural) any very plain, monotonous, or ugly large building
  • A movable roof sliding on four posts, to cover hay, straw, etc.
  • (usually in the plural) A police station.
1verb
  • To house military personnel; to quarter.
  • To live in barracks.
1verb
  • To jeer and heckle; to attempt to disconcert by verbal means.
  • To cheer for or support a team.
1noun
  • A group of buildings used by military personnel as housing.
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