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lockjaw

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

lockjaw

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

lockjaw 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, lockjaw is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflockjaw

1noun
  • A spasmodic, nervous system disease brought on by the tetanus bacteria. It causes muscles to seize up and may cause death by suffocation.
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