Word Analysis

alter

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

2 syllables

5 characters

English (US)

2syllables

alter

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alter is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, alter is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofalter

1verb

To change the form or structure of.
To become different.
To tailor clothes to make them fit.
To castrate, neuter or spay (a dog or other animal).
To affect mentally, as by psychotropic drugs or illness.

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

altared altarist altarlet altarpiece altarpieces altars altarwise altazimuth

alter(current)

After

alterability alterable alterableness alterably alterant alterants alterate alteration

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