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outpost

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

outpost

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

outpost 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, outpost is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofoutpost

1noun
  • A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.

    Example: "The outpost did not have enough ammunition to resist a determined assault."

  • The body of troops manning such a post.

    Example: "Sgt. Smith fleeced most of the rest of the outpost of their earnings in their weekly game of craps."

  • An outlying settlement.

    Example: "Beyond the border proper, there are three small outposts not officially under government protection."

  • A square protected by a pawn that is in or near the enemy's stronghold.

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