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fireproof

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

fireproof

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

fireproof 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, fireproof is hyphenated as:

Definitions offireproof

1verb
  • To make resistant to damage from fire.

    Example: "I hastily fireproofed my clothing somewhat by pouring a bucket of water over myself before dashing into the flames."

1adjective
  • Resistant to damage from fire.

    Synonyms: "fire-resistant", "flame-retardant", refractory

    Example: "The fireproof safe will protect documents inside for up to four hours in a standard house fire."

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