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attenuation

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

5 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
5syllables

attenuation

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

attenuation is a polysyllabic word with 5 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, attenuation is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofattenuation

1noun
  • A gradual diminishing of strength.
  • A reduction in the level of some property with distance, especially the amplitude of a wave or the strength of a signal.
  • A weakening in the virulence of a pathogen or other microorganism.
  • The tapering of a leaf etc to a fine point.
  • A fabrication process in which a material is stretched out into a thin shape.
  • The reduction of the active principles of medicines to minute doses.
  • The proportion of sugar that is converted to ethanol by a yeast.
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