Hyphenation of forceps

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

for-ceps

Definitions of forceps:

1.	An extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)

Synonyms of forceps:

noun	extractor

Last hyphenations of this language

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Hyphenator

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