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standard-bearer

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "standard-bearer" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
15 characters
English (US)
3syllables

standard-bearer

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standard-bearer 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, standard-bearer is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofstandard-bearer

1noun
  • A person who carries a flag or banner (a standard).

    Example: "The standard-bearer in battle is in the center of the front line so the following troops know where to go; unfortunately, it also shows the enemy where to shoot."

  • A person who visibly leads.

    Example: "He became the standard-bearer for their cause because of his celebrity."

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