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cannot

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "cannot" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

cannot

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cannot 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, cannot is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcannot

1noun
  • Something that cannot be done.

    Example: "the cans and cannots"

1verb
  • Can not (be unable to).

    Example: "I cannot open the window. It is stuck."

  • Be forbidden or not permitted to

    Example: "You cannot enter the hall without a ticket."

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