Hyphenation of degenerates

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word degenerates? This word can be hyphenated and contains 4 syllables as shown below.

de-gen-er-ates

Definitions of degenerates:

1.	A person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
2.	Grow worse Her condition deteriorated Conditions in the slums degenerated The discussion devolved into a shouting match
3.	Unrestrained by convention or morality Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society Deplorably dissipated and degraded Riotous living Fast women

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