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harbor

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

harbor

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

harbor 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, harbor is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofharbor

1noun
  • Any place of shelter.

    Example: "The neighborhood is a well-known harbor for petty thieves."

  • A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.
  • (glassworking) A mixing box for materials.
  • A house of the zodiac, or the mansion of a heavenly body.
  • Shelter, refuge.
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