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interceptor

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

4 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
4syllables

interceptor

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

interceptor is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, interceptor is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofinterceptor

1noun
  • Anything that intercepts something else.
  • A fast, maneuverable fighter aircraft designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft before they can attack.
  • A guided missile designed to intercept and destroy enemy missiles.
  • A device to trap, remove, or separate deleterious, hazardous, or undesirable matter (such as oil, grease, gasoline, sand, and sediment) from normal waste conveyed through it, permitting normal sewage or liquid wastes to discharge into the disposal terminal by gravity.
  • A hook routine that intercepts normal program flow to carry out a task.
  • A sewer which intercepts sewerage destined for an outfall (e.g. into a river) and redirects it to sewerage treatment plant
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