Hyphenation of handle

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

han-dle

Definitions of handle:

1.	The appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it He grabbed the hammer by the handle It was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip
2.	Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of I can deal with this crew of workers This blender can't handle nuts She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old
3.	Interact in a certain way Do right by her Treat him with caution
4.	Please Handle the press reporters gently
5.	Act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression This book deals with incest The course covered all of Western Civilization The new book treats the history of China
6.	Touch, lift, or hold with the hands Don't handle the merchandise
7.	Handle effectively The burglar wielded an axe The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well
8.	Show and train The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott

Synonyms of handle:

noun	grip, handgrip, hold, appendage
verb	manage, deal, care, control, command
verb	treat, do by, interact
verb	cover, treat, plow, deal, address, broach, initiate
verb	palm, touch
verb	wield, manipulate
verb	manipulate, keep in line, control

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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.