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shorthand

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

shorthand

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

shorthand 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, shorthand is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofshorthand

1noun
  • A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.
  • (by extension) Any brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.

    Example: "The jargon becomes a shorthand for these advanced concepts."

1verb
  • To render (spoken or written words) into shorthand.
  • (by extension) To use a brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.
  • To write in shorthand.
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