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sectionalism

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

4 syllables
12 characters
English (US)
4syllables

sectionalism

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sectionalism 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, sectionalism is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsectionalism

1noun
  • Promoting the good of one division, department or subgroup over that of the whole.
  • Promoting the good of one region over that of the nation.

    Example: "Sectionalism is tearing the country apart. Everyone wants the other regions to do the work and pay the taxes while they reap the benefits."

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