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pursue

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “pursue” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
2syllables

pursue

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

pursue 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, pursue is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpursue

1verb
  • To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
  • To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).

    Example: "Her rival pursued a quite different course."

  • To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).
  • To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession).
  • To act as a legal prosecutor.

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