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caretaker

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

caretaker

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

caretaker is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, caretaker is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcaretaker

1noun
  • Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.

    Synonyms: concierge, janitor

  • Someone who takes care of a person; a parent, carer or other guardian.
1adjective
  • Temporary, on a short term basis.

    Synonyms: interim

    Example: "Johnson had to be drafted in as the caretaker manager after Hewlett resigned without warning the day before the final."

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