Hyphenation of constraint

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

con-straint

Definitions of constraint:

1.	The state of being physically constrained Dogs should be kept under restraint
2.	A device that retards something's motion The car did not have proper restraints fitted
3.	The act of constraining The threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others

Synonyms of constraint:

noun	restraint, confinement
noun	restraint, device
noun	restriction

Last hyphenations of this language

conceptual libraries countess conform naturist corneum ESA rough-hewn umimpeded agreeableness Liverpudlian twig-wrought chondriomere livelihood limonite crenulate digoxin dignify coturnix

Hyphenator

The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. The hyphen should not be confused with dashes, which are longer and have different uses, or with the minus sign, which is also longer in some contexts. Some words can be hyphenated in different places and you can use this website to find out where. Also reffered to as syllable counter and divider.