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voluntary

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

voluntary

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

voluntary 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, voluntary is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofvoluntary

1noun
  • A short piece of music, often having improvisation, played on a solo instrument.
  • A volunteer.
  • A supporter of voluntarism; a voluntarist.
1adjective
  • Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
  • Done by design or intention; intentional.

    Example: "If a man accidentally kills another by lopping a tree, it is not voluntary manslaughter."

  • Working or done without payment.
  • Endowed with the power of willing.
  • Of or relating to voluntarism.

    Example: "a voluntary church, in distinction from an established or state church"

1adverb
  • Voluntarily.
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