Hyphenation of shackle

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

shack-le

Definitions of shackle:

1.	A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
2.	A U-shaped bar The open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar
3.	Bind the arms of
4.	Restrain with fetters

Synonyms of shackle:

noun	bond, hamper, trammel, trammels, restraint, constraint
noun	bar
verb	pinion, restrain, confine, hold
verb	fetter, restrain, confine, hold

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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.