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mystery

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

mystery

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

mystery 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, mystery is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofmystery

1noun
  • Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown.

    Example: "The truth behind the events remains a mystery."

  • Someone or something with an obscure or puzzling nature.

    Example: "That man is a mystery."

  • A secret or mystical meaning.
  • A religious truth not understandable by the application of human reason alone (without divine aid).
  • (obsolete outside Eastern Orthodoxy) A sacrament.
  • (chiefly in plural) A secret religious celebration, admission to which was usually through initiation.

    Example: "the Eleusinian mysteries"

  • A particular event or series of events in the life of Christ.

    Example: "The second decade of the Rosary concerns the Sorrowful mysteries, such as the crucifixion and the crowning with thorns."

  • A craft, art or trade; specifically a guild of craftsmen.
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