Hyphenation of decoy

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

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Definitions of decoy:

1.	A beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
2.	Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
3.	Lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy

Synonyms of decoy:

noun	steerer, deceiver, cheat, cheater, trickster, beguiler, slicker, accomplice, confederate
noun	bait, lure, device
verb	entice, lure, tempt

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