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lockup

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

lockup

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

lockup 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, lockup is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflockup

1noun
  • A jail cell, or a period of incarceration.

    Example: "He's in lockup for 30 days for drunk and disorderly."

  • A storage unit with a door secured by a padlock or deadbolt; a garage

    Example: "Joe keeps his other car in a lockup downtown."

  • A device for locking type into position for printing.
  • (by extension) A fixed layout involving one or more logos and possibly related text.

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