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decompression

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

4 syllables
13 characters
English (US)
4syllables

decompression

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

decompression 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, decompression is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdecompression

1noun
  • The process of decompressing.

    Example: "The decompression of large data files may take a while."

  • The restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person who has spent time under higher pressure (such as a diver)
  • Mode of operation of some internal combustion engines that makes them easier to start, but significantly increases fuel consumption.
  • The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery

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