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uptake

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

uptake

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

uptake 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, uptake is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofuptake

1noun
  • Understanding; comprehension.
  • Absorption, especially of food or nutrient by an organism.
  • The act of lifting or taking up.
  • A chimney.
  • The upcast pipe from the smokebox of a steam boiler towards the chimney.
1verb
  • To take up, to lift.
  • To absorb, as food or a drug by an organism.
  • To accept and begin to use, as a new practice.

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