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sunset

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

sunset

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

sunset 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, sunset is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsunset

1noun
  • The time of day when the sun disappears below the western horizon.
  • The changes in color of the sky at sunset.
  • The final period of the life of a person or thing.

    Example: "one's sunset years"

  • Having a set termination date.

    Example: "The tax increase legislation included a sunset clause requiring renewal to prevent the tax increase from expiring."

  • The region where the sun sets; the west.
1verb
  • To phase out.

    Example: "We'll be sunsetting version 1.9 of the software shortly after releasing version 2.0 next quarter."

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