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cast-iron

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "cast-iron" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable

9 characters

English (US)

1syllable

cast-iron

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, cast-iron is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofcast-iron

1noun

A hard and brittle, but strong, alloy of iron, carbon, and silicon, formed by casting in a mould.
Example: "Cast iron is popular for cookware where an even heating temperature is important."

1adjective

Made of cast iron.
Example: "I use a cast-iron skillet for frying pancakes."
Durable; tough; resiliant.
Example: "Ernest has a cast-iron constitution and never gets sick."
Inflexible or without exception.
Example: "The school's cast-iron policy on admissions fees left no leeway for needy students."

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