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detentions

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

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

detentions

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

detentions 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, detentions is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdetentions

1noun
  • The act of detaining or the state of being detained.
  • A temporary state of custody or confinement, especially of a prisoner awaiting trial, or of a student being punished.
  • The bare physical control without the mental element of intention required for possession.
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