Hyphenation of contraction

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word contraction ? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

con-trac-tion

Definitions of contraction :

1.
(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
2.
The process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
The contraction of a gas on cooling
3.
A word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
`won't' is a contraction of `will not' `o'clock' is a contraction of `of the clock'
4.
The act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

Synonyms of contraction :

nounmuscular contraction, muscle contraction, shortening
noun compression, condensation, shrinking, shrinkage
noun word
noun decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down

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