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shelter

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

shelter

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

shelter 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, shelter is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofshelter

1noun
  • A refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something.
  • An institution that provides temporary housing for homeless people, battered women etc.
1verb
  • To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.
  • To take cover.

    Example: "During the rainstorm, we sheltered under a tree."

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