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handicapped

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

3 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
3syllables

handicapped

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

handicapped 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, handicapped is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhandicapped

1verb
  • To encumber with a handicap in any contest.
  • (by extension) To place at disadvantage.

    Example: "The candidate was handicapped by her lack of experience."

  • To estimate betting odds.

    Example: "Grandpa Andy would buy the racing form the day ahead of time so he could handicap the race before he even arrived at the track."

1noun
  • A disabled person.
1adjective
  • Having a handicap.
  • Limited by an impediment of some kind.

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