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welcome

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

welcome

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

welcome 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, welcome is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofwelcome

1noun
  • The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.
  • The utterance of such a greeting.
  • Kind reception of a guest or newcomer.

    Example: "We entered the house and found a ready welcome."

  • The state of being a welcome guest.
1verb
  • To affirm or greet the arrival of someone, especially by saying "Welcome!".
  • To accept something willingly or gladly.

    Example: "We welcome suggestions for improvement."

1adjective
  • Whose arrival is a cause of joy; received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company.

    Example: "Refugees welcome in London!"

  • Producing gladness.

    Example: "a welcome present;  welcome news"

  • Free to have or enjoy gratuitously.

    Example: "You are welcome to the use of my library."

1interjection
  • Greeting given upon someone's arrival.
  • Ellipsis of you're welcome.
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