Hyphenation of curb

Are you trying to hyphenate curb? Unfortunately it cannot be hyphenated because it only contains one syllable.

curb

Definitions of curb:

1.	An edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
2.	A horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
3.	A stock exchange in New York
4.	The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess His common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
5.	Lessen the intensity of Temper Hold in restraint Hold or keep within limits Moderate your alcohol intake Hold your tongue Hold your temper Control your anger
6.	To put down by force or authority Suppress a nascent uprising Stamp down on littering Conquer one's desires
7.	Keep to the curb Curb your dogs
8.	Place restrictions on Curtail drinking in school

Synonyms of curb:

noun	curbing, kerb, edge
noun	curb bit, bit
noun	American Stock Exchange, AMEX, Curb, stock exchange, stock market, securities market
noun	bridle, check, restraint
verb	control, hold in, hold, contain, check, moderate, restrain, suppress, keep, keep back, hold back
verb	suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, control, hold in, hold, contain, check, moderate
verb	restrain, encumber, cumber, constrain
verb	restrict, curtail, cut back, limit, circumscribe, confine

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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.