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tailor

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

tailor

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

tailor 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, tailor is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftailor

1noun
  • A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.

    Example: "He works as a tailor on Swanston Street."

  • The bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix).
1verb
  • To make, repair, or alter clothes.

    Example: "We can tailor that jacket for you if you like."

  • To make or adapt (something) for a specific need.

    Example: "The website was tailored to the client's needs."

  • To restrict (something) in order to meet a particular need.

    Example: "a narrowly tailored law"

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