HyphenateIt
Word Analysis

decoyed

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

decoyed

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

decoyed 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, decoyed is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdecoyed

1verb
  • To lead into danger by artifice; to lure into a net or snare; to entrap.

    Example: "to decoy troops into an ambush; to decoy ducks into a net"

  • To act as, or use, a decoy.

Nearby Words

17 words
decoyed(current)
Open AI Chat