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handbrake

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

handbrake

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

handbrake 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, handbrake is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhandbrake

1noun
  • A brake in a vehicle, set by hand, and usually locking on until released by hand, enabling its use when parked.
  • The mechanism, particularly the locking hand-operated lever in a motor car, which is used to set and release such a brake.
1verb
  • To apply the handbrake in a vehicle.
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