3syllables
defected
Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.
defected is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, defected is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdefected
1verb
- To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
- To desert one's army, to flee from combat.
- To join the enemy army.
- To flee one's country and seek asylum.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.