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moat

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

1 syllable
4 characters
English (US)
1syllable

moat

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

Because it is a word with a single syllable, moat is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofmoat

1noun
  • A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.
  • An aspect of a business which makes it more "defensible" from competitors, either because of the nature of its products, services, franchise or other reason.
  • A circular lowland between a resurgent dome and the walls of the caldera surrounding it.
  • A hill or mound.
1verb
  • To surround with a moat.
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