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amendment

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

amendment

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

amendment 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, amendment is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofamendment

1noun
  • An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.
  • In public bodies, any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits.
  • Correction of an error in a writ or process.
  • An addition to and/or alteration to the Constitution.

    Example: "The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition."

  • That which is added; that which is used to increase or supplement something.

    Example: "a soil amendment"

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