Hyphenation of startle

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

star-tle

Definitions of startle:

1.	A sudden involuntary movement He awoke with a start
2.	To stimulate to action ..startled him awake Galvanized into action
3.	Move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm She startled when I walked into the room

Synonyms of startle:

noun	jump, start, reflex, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction
verb	galvanize, galvanise, shock, stun, floor, ball over, blow out of the water, take aback
verb	jump, start, move

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Hyphenator

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