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bootlegged

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

2 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “bootlegged” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
2syllables

bootlegged

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

bootlegged 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, bootlegged is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbootlegged

1verb
  • To make, transport and/or sell illegal alcoholic liquor.
  • To make, transport and/or sell an illegal version or copy of a copyrighted product.
  • To engage in bootlegging.
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