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prolong

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

prolong

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

prolong 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, prolong is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofprolong

1verb
  • To extend in space or length.
  • To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of

    Synonyms: "draw out"

  • To put off to a distant time; to postpone.

    Example: "The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further."

  • To become longer; lengthen.

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