Hyphenation of device

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

de-vice

Definitions of device :

1.	An instrumentality invented for a particular purpose The device is small enough to wear on your wrist A device intended to conserve water
2.	Something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
3.	Any clever maneuver He would stoop to any device to win a point It was a great sales gimmick A cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen
4.	Any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
5.	An emblematic design (especially in heraldry) He was recognized by the device on his shield

Synonyms of device :

noun	instrumentality, instrumentation
noun	expressive style, style
noun	gimmick, twist, maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre
noun	design, pattern, figure
noun	emblem

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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.