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prostitution

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

4 syllables
12 characters
English (US)
4syllables

prostitution

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

prostitution is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, prostitution is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofprostitution

1noun
  • Engaging in sexual activity with another person for pay.

    Example: "Her addiction brought her to the point that prostitution was the only means she had to survive."

  • (by extension) Debasement for profit or impure motives.

    Example: "The television advertising job was a prostitution of the talents of one of the great writers of the century."

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