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addiction

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

addiction

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

addiction 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, addiction is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofaddiction

1noun
  • A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.
  • The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
  • A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
  • A pathological relationship to mood altering experience that has life damaging consequences.
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