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custody

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

custody

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

custody 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, custody is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcustody

1noun
  • The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.

    Example: "The court awarded custody to the child's father."

  • Temporary possession or care of somebody else's property.

    Example: "I couldn't pay the bill and now my passport is in custody of the hotel management."

  • The state of being imprisoned or detained, usually pending a trial.

    Example: "He was mistreated while in police custody."

  • An area under the jurisdiction of a custos within the Order of Friars Minor.

    Example: "The Custody of the Holy Land includes the monasteries of Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Jerusalem."

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