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sectioning

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

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

sectioning

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

sectioning 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, sectioning is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsectioning

1verb
  • To cut, divide or separate into pieces.
  • To reduce to the degree of thinness required for study with the microscope.
  • To commit (a person, to a hospital, with or without their consent), as for mental health reasons. So called after various sections of legal acts regarding mental health.
  • Medical To perform a cesarean section on (someone).
1noun
  • A division into sections.
  • (mental health) An instance of a person being sectioned.
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