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alternative

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

4 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
4syllables

alternative

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

alternative is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, alternative is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofalternative

1noun
  • A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.
  • One of several mutually exclusive things which can be chosen.
  • The remaining option; something available after other possibilities have been exhausted.
  • Alternative rock
1adjective
  • Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities.

    Example: "an alternative proposition"

  • Other; different from something else.
  • Not traditional, outside the mainstream, underground.
  • Alternate, reciprocal.
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