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syntax

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

syntax

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

syntax 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, syntax is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsyntax

1noun
  • A set of rules that govern how words are combined to form phrases and sentences.
  • The formal rules of formulating the statements of a computer language.
  • The study of the structure of phrases, sentences and language.
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