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missive

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “missive” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
2syllables

missive

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

missive 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, missive is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofmissive

1noun
  • A written message; a letter, note or memo.
  • (in the plural) Letters sent between two parties in which one makes an offer and the other accepts it.
  • One who is sent; a messenger.
1adjective
  • Specially sent; intended or prepared to be sent.

    Example: "a letter missive"

  • Serving as a missile; intended to be thrown.

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