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elevator

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

4 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
4syllables

elevator

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

elevator is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, elevator is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofelevator

1noun
  • Anything that raises or uplifts.
  • A permanent construction with a built-in platform that is lifted vertically, used to transport people and goods.
  • A silo used for storing wheat, corn or other grain (grain elevator)
  • A control surface of an aircraft responsible for controling the pitching motion of the machine.
  • A dental instrument used to pry up ("elevate") teeth in difficult extractions, or depressed portions of bone.
  • Any muscle that serves to raise a part of the body, such as the leg or the eye.
  • A type of shoe having an insert lift to make the wearer appear taller.
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