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extort

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

extort

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

extort is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, extort is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofextort

1verb
  • To take or seize off an unwilling person by physical force, menace, duress, torture, or any undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity

    Example: "to extort a promise"

  • To obtain by means of the offense of extortion.
  • To twist outwards.
1adjective
  • Wrongfully obtained.
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