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bother

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

bother

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

bother 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, bother is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbother

1noun
  • Fuss, ado.

    Example: "There was a bit of bother at the hairdresser's when they couldn't find my appointment in the book."

  • Trouble, inconvenience.

    Example: "Yes, I can do that for you - it's no bother."

1verb
  • To annoy, to disturb, to irritate.

    Example: "Would it bother you if I smoked?"

  • To feel care or anxiety; to make or take trouble; to be troublesome.

    Example: "Why do I even bother to try?"

  • To do something which is of negligible inconvenience.

    Example: "You didn't even bother to close the door."

1interjection
  • A mild expression of annoyance.

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