burglar
burglar 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, burglar is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofburglar
- A person who breaks in to premises with the intent of committing theft
Example: "The burglar made off with a large diamond from the museum."
- To commit burglary; to burgle.
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