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settings

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

settings

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

settings 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, settings is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsettings

1noun
  • The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
  • The act of setting.

    Example: "the setting of the sun"

  • A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.
  • A level or placement that a knob or control is set to.

    Example: "the volume setting on a television"

  • The act of marking the position of game, as a setter does.
  • Hunting with a setter.
  • Something set in, or inserted.
  • A piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words (set to music).

    Example: "Bach's setting of the Magnificat"

  • The mounting of a play, etc., for the stage.
  • The direction of a current of wind.
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