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waterproof

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

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

waterproof

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

waterproof 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, waterproof is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofwaterproof

1noun
  • A substance or preparation for rendering cloth, leather, etc., impervious to water.
  • Cloth made waterproof, or any article made of such cloth, or of other waterproof material, as rubber; especially, an outer garment made of such material.
1verb
  • To make waterproof or water-resistant.
1adjective
  • Unaffected by water.
  • Made of or covered with material that doesn't allow water in.
  • Incapable of failing; unassailable.
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