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levees

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

levees

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

levees 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, levees is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflevees

1noun
  • An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.
  • The steep bank of a river.
  • The border of an irrigated field.
  • A pier or other landing place on a river.
1noun
  • The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.
  • A reception of visitors held after getting up.
  • A formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders.

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