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sedate

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

2 syllables

6 characters

English (US)

2syllables

sedate

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sedate 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, sedate is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsedate

1verb

To calm or put (a person) to sleep using a sedative drug.
Synonyms: tranquilize
To make tranquil.
Synonyms: calm, soothe, tranquilize

1adjective

(of a person or their behaviour) Remaining composed and dignified, and avoiding too much activity or excitement.
Synonyms: placid, staid, unruffled
(of an object, particularly a building) Not overly ornate or showy.

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