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precaution

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

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

precaution

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precaution is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, precaution is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofprecaution

1noun
  • Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good

    Example: "his life was saved by precaution"

  • A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.

    Example: "to take precautions against risks of accident"

1verb
  • To warn or caution beforehand.
  • To take precaution against.

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