Hyphenation of caisson

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

cais-son

Definitions of caisson:

1.	An ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
2.	A two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition
3.	A chest to hold ammunition
4.	Large watertight chamber used for construction under water

Synonyms of caisson:

noun	coffer, lacuna, panel
noun	military vehicle
noun	ammunition chest, chest
noun	pneumatic caisson, cofferdam, chamber

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