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overstay

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

overstay

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

overstay 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, overstay is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofoverstay

1noun
  • The act of staying too long.
1verb
  • To remain present after the agreed or appropriate departure time.
  • To remain present beyond the limits of.

    Example: "He overstayed his welcome."

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