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contraband

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

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

contraband

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

contraband 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, contraband is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcontraband

1noun
  • Any goods which are illicit or illegal to possess
  • Goods which are prohibited from being traded, smuggled goods
  • A black slave during the American Civil War who had escaped to, or been captured by, Union forces.
1verb
  • To import illegally; to smuggle.
  • To declare prohibited; to forbid.
1adjective
  • Prohibited from being traded
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