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encroachment

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

3 syllables
12 characters
English (US)
3syllables

encroachment

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

encroachment 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, encroachment is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofencroachment

1noun
  • An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.
  • An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
  • That which is gained by such unlawful intrusion.
  • An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.
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