Hyphenation of assert

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word assert? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

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Definitions of assert:

1.	State categorically
2.	To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true Before God I swear I am innocent
3.	Insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized Women should assert themselves more!
4.	Assert to be true The letter asserts a free society

Synonyms of assert:

verb	asseverate, maintain, insist, take a firm stand
verb	affirm, verify, avow, aver, swan, swear, declare
verb	put forward, behave, acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry
verb	insist, postulate, posit

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Hyphenator

The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. The hyphen should not be confused with dashes, which are longer and have different uses, or with the minus sign, which is also longer in some contexts. Some words can be hyphenated in different places and you can use this website to find out where. Also reffered to as syllable counter and divider.