2syllables
black-market
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black-market 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, black-market is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofblack-market
1verb
- To participate in a black market.
Example: "He black-marketed as a sideline."
- To sell in a black market.
Example: "He made his living black-marketing goods intended only for tourists."
1adjective
- Traded on the black market.
- Contraband, bootleg or smuggled.
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