Hyphenation of tapers

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

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Definitions of tapers:

1.	A convex shape that narrows toward a point
2.	The property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
3.	A loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
4.	Stick of wax with a wick in the middle
5.	Diminish gradually Interested tapered off
6.	Give a point to The candles are tapered

Last hyphenations of this language

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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.