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sunshine

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

sunshine

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

sunshine 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, sunshine is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsunshine

1noun
  • The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.

    Synonyms: sunlight

    Example: "We were warmed by the bright sunshine."

  • A location on which the sun's rays fall.

    Example: "We moved out of the shade and into the sunshine."

  • Geniality or cheerfulness.

    Example: "I enjoyed the sunshine of her smile."

  • A source of cheerfulness or joy.
  • The effect which the sun has when it lights and warms some place.
  • Friendly form of address often reserved for juniors.

    Example: "Alright sunshine, safe to cross now."

  • Ironic form of address used to an inferior or troublemaker.

    Example: "OK, sunshine, listen up and listen good. There's five vandalised telephone boxes out there and I know you're responsible."

  • Used to address someone who has just woken up and/or is very sleepy.

    Example: "Good morning, sunshine!"

1adjective
  • Open to and permitting public access, especially with regard to activities that were previously closed-door or back-room meetings.

    Example: "Because of the sunshine law, we could go to the planning meeting."

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