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carton

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

carton

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

carton 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, carton is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcarton

1noun
  • An inexpensive, disposable box-like container fashioned from either paper, paper with wax-covering (wax paper), or other lightweight material.

    Synonyms: "cardboard box", container, package

    Example: "a carton of milk"

  • A pack of cigarettes, usually ten, wrapped in cellophane or packed in a light cardboard box.

    Synonyms: pack

  • A cardboard box that holds (usually 24) beer bottles or cans.

    Synonyms: case

  • A kind of thin pasteboard.
  • A small disc within the bullseye of a target.
  • A shot that strikes this disc.
1verb
  • To put in a carton.

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