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commencement

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

3 syllables
12 characters
English (US)
3syllables

commencement

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

commencement is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, commencement is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcommencement

1noun
  • The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing

    Synonyms: beginning, dawn, origin, rise, start

    Example: "The time of Henry VII nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed modern history."

  • The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others.
  • A graduation ceremony, from a school, college or university.

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