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contain

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

contain

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

contain 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, contain is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcontain

1verb
  • To hold inside.
  • To include as a part.
  • To put constraint upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.

    Example: "I'm so excited, I can hardly contain myself!"

  • (of a set etc.) To have as an element or subset.

    Example: "A group contains a unique inverse for each of its elements."

  • To restrain desire; to live in continence or chastity.
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