Hyphenation of decompose

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word decompose? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

de-com-pose

Definitions of decompose:

1.	Separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
2.	Lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current The particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process
3.	Break down The bodies decomposed in the heat

Synonyms of decompose:

verb	break up, break down, separate
verb	disintegrate, decay, change integrity
verb	rot, molder, moulder, decay

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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.