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protract

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

protract

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

protract 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, protract is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofprotract

1verb
  • To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.
  • To use a protractor.
  • To draw to a scale; to lay down the lines and angles of, with scale and protractor; to plot.
  • To put off to a distant time; to delay; to defer.

    Example: "to protract a decision or duty"

  • To extend; to protrude.

    Example: "A cat can protract and retract its claws."

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