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reception

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

reception

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

reception is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, reception is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofreception

1noun
  • The act of receiving.
  • The act or ability to receive radio or similar signals.

    Example: "The new system provides exceptional quality of the reception signal."

  • A social engagement, usually to formally welcome someone.

    Example: "After the wedding we proceeded to the reception."

  • A reaction; the treatment received on first talking to a person, arriving at a place, etc.

    Example: "The ambassador's jokes met a cold reception."

  • The desk of a hotel or office where guests are received.
  • The school year, or part thereof, between preschool and Year 1, when children are introduced to formal education.
  • The conscious adoption or transplantation of legal phenomena from a different culture.

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