Hyphenation of handcuff

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

hand-cuff

Definitions of handcuff:

1.	Shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist Usually used in pairs
2.	Confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime

Synonyms of handcuff:

noun	handcuffs, cuffs, cuff, handlock, manacle, shackle, bond, hamper, trammel, trammels
verb	manacle, cuff, fetter, shackle

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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.