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pierce

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

1 syllable
6 characters
English (US)
1syllable

pierce

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

Because it is a word with a single syllable, pierce is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofpierce

1verb
  • To puncture; to break through

    Example: "The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash."

  • To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry

    Example: "Can you believe he pierced his tongue?"

  • To break or interrupt abruptly

    Example: "A scream pierced the silence."

  • To get to the heart or crux of (a matter).

    Example: "to pierce a mystery"

  • To penetrate; to affect deeply.

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