Hyphenation of flagellates

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word flagellates? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

fla-gel-lates

Definitions of flagellates:

1.
A usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages
Some are pathogens of humans and other animals
2.
Whip
The religious fanatics flagellated themselves
3.
Having or resembling a lash or whip (as does a flagellum)

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