HyphenateIt
Word Analysis

comparatives

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

4 syllables
12 characters
English (US)
4syllables

comparatives

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

comparatives 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, comparatives is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcomparatives

1noun
  • (grammar) A construction showing a relative quality, in English usually formed by adding more or appending -er. For example, the comparative of green is greener; of evil, more evil.
  • (grammar) A word in the comparative form.
  • (chiefly in the plural) Data used to make a comparison.
  • An equal; a rival; a compeer.
  • One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.
Open AI Chat