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holdout

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

holdout

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

holdout 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, holdout is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofholdout

1noun
  • One who refuses to give consent to an agreement in the hope of an improved offer; one who holds out; one who clings to a cause that has been mostly abandoned.
  • A device for cheating at card games by covertly holding a card out of play until it is wanted.
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