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fortress

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

1 syllable
8 characters
English (US)
1syllable

fortress

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

Because it is a word with a single syllable, fortress is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions offortress

1noun
  • A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.
  • A position that, if obtained by the weaker side, will prevent penetration by the opposing side, generally achieving a draw.
1verb
  • To furnish with a fortress or with fortresses; to guard, to fortify.
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