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encumbered

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

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

encumbered

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

encumbered 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, encumbered is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofencumbered

1verb
  • To load down something with a burden
  • To restrict or block something with a hindrance or impediment
  • To burden with a legal claim or other obligation
1adjective
  • Weighted down, loaded sufficiently to make slow.
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