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can-opener

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "can-opener" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
2syllables

can-opener

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

can-opener 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, can-opener is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcan-opener

1noun
  • A device used to open tin cans, usually by slicing the lid off.
  • A shoulder hit to the chest, usually accomplished while moving from a crouched to a standing position.
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