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straitens

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

straitens

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

straitens 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, straitens is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofstraitens

1verb
  • To make strait; to narrow or confine to a smaller space.

    Example: "The channel straitened the river through the town, made it flow faster, and caused more flooding upstream."

  • To restrict or diminish, especially financially.

    Example: "Rising costs put those on fixed incomes in straitened circumstances."

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