Hyphenation of prophylactics

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

pro-phy-lac-tics

Definitions of prophylactics:

1.	Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease The doctor recommended several preventatives
2.	Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
3.	Capable of preventing conception or impregnation Contraceptive devices and medications
4.	Warding off The swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples- Victor Schultze
5.	Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease Preventive medicine Vaccines are prophylactic A prophylactic drug

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Hyphenator

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