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ability

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "ability" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
3syllables

ability

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

ability is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, ability is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofability

1noun
  • Suitableness.
  • The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.

    Example: "This phone has the ability to have its software upgraded wirelessly."

  • The legal wherewithal to act.
  • Physical power.
  • Financial ability.
  • A unique power of the mind; a faculty.
  • A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude.

    Example: "She has an uncanny ability to defuse conflict."

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