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protractor

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

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

protractor

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

protractor 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, protractor is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofprotractor

1noun
  • One who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction.
  • A circular or semicircular tool for drawing or measuring angles.
  • An instrument formerly used in extracting foreign or offensive matter from a wound.
  • A muscle that extends an organ or part; opposed to retractor.
  • An adjustable pattern used by tailors.
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