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deadman

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

deadman

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

deadman 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, deadman is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdeadman

1noun
  • A corpse

    Example: "There is no deadman to be found at Deadman's Curve."

  • A long object, often a timber or log, buried to serve as an anchor for a wall or for stays.

    Example: "The building code requires deadmen for retaining walls."

  • A cutout device that operates in the event of driver incapacity.
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