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distraction

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

3 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
3syllables

distraction

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

distraction 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, distraction is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdistraction

1noun
  • Something that distracts.

    Example: "Poking one's eye is a good distraction from a hurting toe."

  • The process of being distracted.

    Example: "We have to reduce distraction in class if we want students to achieve good results."

  • Perturbation; disorder; disturbance; confusion.
  • Mental disorder; a deranged state of mind; insanity.

    Example: "The incessant nightmares drove him to distraction."

  • Traction so exerted as to separate surfaces normally opposed.

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