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lie detector

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

3 syllables
12 characters
English (US)
3syllables

lie detector

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lie detector is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, lie detector is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflie detector

1noun
  • A polygraph, a device which measures and records several physiological variables such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiration and skin conductivity while a series of questions is being asked to a subject, in an attempt to detect lies.
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