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obtain

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

obtain

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

obtain 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, obtain is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofobtain

1verb
  • To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.
  • To secure (that) a specific objective or state of affairs be reached.
  • To prevail, be victorious; to succeed.
  • To hold; to keep, possess or occupy.
  • To exist or be the case; to hold true, be in force.
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