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black-out

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "black-out" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
9 characters
English (US)
1syllable

black-out

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, black-out is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofblack-out

1noun
  • A temporary loss of consciousness.
  • A temporary loss of memory.

    Synonyms: "pass out"

  • An instance of censorship, especially a temporary one.

    Example: "media blackout"

  • A large-scale power failure, and resulting loss of electricity to consumers.

    Example: ""The repairs at the Koeberg Power Station in the Western Cape were on schedule for completion in the third week of May. This follows huge blackouts related to the problems at the power supplier since November. Weekend Argus May 13/14 2006 p.5."

  • The mandatory blocking of all light emanating from buildings as imposed during World War II.

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