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deadbolt

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

deadbolt

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

deadbolt 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, deadbolt is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdeadbolt

1noun
  • The part of the lock which is moved when the key is engaged.
  • A kind of lock in which the bolt (moving portion) is held in position by the cylinder rather than by a spring and so can not be retracted except by turning the cylinder.
1verb
  • To fasten or secure with a deadbolt.
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