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proscribe

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

proscribe

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

proscribe 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, proscribe is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofproscribe

1verb
  • To forbid or prohibit.

    Example: "The law proscribes driving a car while intoxicated."

  • To denounce.

    Example: "The word ‘ain’t’ is proscribed by many authorities."

  • To banish or exclude.

    Example: "Many Roman citizens were proscribed for taking part in rebellions."

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