Hyphenation of auction

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word auction? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

auc-tion

Definitions of auction:

1.	A variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game Now generally superseded by contract bridge
2.	The public sale of something to the highest bidder
3.	Sell at an auction

Synonyms of auction:

noun	auction bridge, bridge
noun	auction sale, vendue, sale
verb	auction off, auctioneer, sell

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