Hyphenation of goad

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

goad

Definitions of goad:

1.	A pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
2.	A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something The ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
3.	Give heart or courage to
4.	Urge with or as if with a goad
5.	Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
6.	Goad or provoke,as by constant criticism He needled her with his sarcastic remarks

Synonyms of goad:

noun	prod, device
noun	goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring, encouragement
verb	spur, encourage
verb	prod, incite, egg on
verb	prick, stab, jab
verb	needle, harass, hassle, harry, chivy, chivvy, chevy, chevvy, beset, plague, molest, provoke

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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.