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encumbrances

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

3 syllables
12 characters
English (US)
3syllables

encumbrances

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

encumbrances 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, encumbrances is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofencumbrances

1noun
  • Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.
  • An interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage.
  • One who is dependent on another.

    Example: "a widow without encumbrances, i.e. without children"

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