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versus

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

versus

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

versus 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, versus is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofversus

1preposition
  • Against; in opposition to.

    Synonyms: v, vs, vs.

    Example: "It is the Packers versus the Steelers in the Super Bowl."

  • Compared with, as opposed to.
  • Bringing a legal action against, as used in the title of a court case in which the first party indicates the plaintiff (or appellant or the like), and the second indicates the defendant (or respondent or the like).

    Synonyms: v, v.

    Example: "Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kans."

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