Hyphenation of distention

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

dis-ten-tion

Definitions of distention:

1.	The state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
2.	The act of expanding by pressure from within

Synonyms of distention:

noun	dilatation, distension, physiological state, physiological condition
noun	distension, expansion, enlargement

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