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prostrate

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

prostrate

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prostrate 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, prostrate is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofprostrate

1verb
  • To lie flat or face-down.
  • To throw oneself down in submission.
  • To cause to lie down, to flatten.
  • To overcome or overpower.
1adjective
  • Lying flat, face-down.

    Synonyms: prone

  • Emotionally devastated.
  • Physically incapacitated from environmental exposure or debilitating disease.

    Example: "He was prostrate from the extreme heat."

  • Trailing on the ground; procumbent.

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