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sanctuaries

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

4 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
4syllables

sanctuaries

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

sanctuaries is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, sanctuaries is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsanctuaries

1noun
  • A place of safety, refuge or protection.

    Example: "My car is a sanctuary, where none can disturb me except for people who cut me off."

  • An area set aside for protection.

    Example: "The bird sanctuary has strict restrictions on visitors so the birds aren't disturbed."

  • A state of being protected, asylum.

    Example: "The government granted sanctuary to the defector, protecting him from his former government."

  • The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.

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