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mission

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

mission

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

mission 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, mission is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofmission

1noun
  • A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself.
  • Religious evangelism.
  • (in the plural, "the missions") third world charities, particularly those which preach as well as provide aid.
  • (Catholic tradition) an infrequent gathering of religious believers in a parish, usually part of a larger regional event with a central theme.
  • A number of people appointed to perform any service; a delegation; an embassy.
  • Dismissal; discharge from service
  • A settlement or building serving as a base for missionary work.

    Example: "Many cities across the Americas grew from Spanish missions."

1verb
  • To send on a mission.
  • Do missionary work, proselytize
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