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inflates

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

inflates

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inflates 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, inflates is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofinflates

1verb
  • To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally

    Example: "You inflate a balloon by blowing air into it."

  • To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).

    Example: "The balloon will inflate if you blow into it."

  • To swell; to puff up.

    Example: "to inflate somebody with pride or vanity"

  • To decompress (data) that was previously deflated.

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