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canton

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

canton

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

canton 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, canton is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcanton

1noun
  • A division of a political unit.
  • A small community or clan.
  • A subdivision of a flag, the rectangular inset on the upper hoist (i.e., flagpole) side (e.g., the stars of the US national flag are in a canton).
  • A division of a shield occupying one third of the chief, usually on the dexter side, formed by a perpendicular line from the top meeting a horizontal line from the side.
1verb
  • To delineate as a separate district.
  • To divide into cantons.
  • To allot quarters to troops.
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