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curfew

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

curfew

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

curfew 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, curfew is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcurfew

1noun
  • Any regulation requiring people to be off the streets and in their homes by a certain time.
  • The time when such restriction begins.
  • A signal indicating this time.
  • A fireplace accessory designed to bank a fire by completely covering the embers.
  • A regulation in feudal Europe by which fires had to be covered up or put out at a certain fixed time in the evening, marked by the ringing of an evening bell.
  • The evening bell, which continued to be rung in many towns after the regulation itself became obsolete.
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