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subtraction

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

3 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
3syllables

subtraction

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

subtraction 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, subtraction is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsubtraction

1noun
  • The process of subtracting a number from another.
  • A calculation involving subtracting.

    Example: "The teacher has set us ten subtractions to do by tomorrow."

  • The removal of something.

    Example: "The subtraction of the wealth from the economy will result in recession."

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