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hospice

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

hospice

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

hospice 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, hospice is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhospice

1noun
  • A lodging for pilgrims or the destitute, normally provided by a monastic order.
  • The provision of palliative care for terminally ill patients, either at a specialized facility or at a residence, and support for the family, typically refraining from taking extraordinary measures to prolong life.
  • A specialized facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill.
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