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onuses

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

onuses

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

onuses 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, onuses is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofonuses

1noun
  • A legal obligation.

    Example: "The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew."

  • Burden of proof, onus probandi

    Example: "The onus is on those who disagree with my proposal to explain why."

  • Stigma.
  • Blame.
  • Responsibility; burden.

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