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standoffs

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2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

standoffs

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

standoffs 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, standoffs is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofstandoffs

1noun
  • A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
  • A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists (see stand off and verb below).

    Example: "A tense standoff between demonstrators and police continued overnight."

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