Hyphenation of kotows

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

ko-tows

Definitions of kotows:

1.	A former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
2.	Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering He is always kowtowing to his boss

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