Hyphenation of debates

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

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Definitions of debates :

1.	A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal The argument over foreign aid goes on and on
2.	The formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
3.	Argue with one another We debated the question of abortion John debated Mary
4.	Think about carefully Weigh They considered the possibility of a strike Turn the proposal over in your mind
5.	Discuss the pros and cons of an issue
6.	Have an argument about something

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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.