Hyphenation of postulates

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

pos-tu-lates

Definitions of postulates:

1.	(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
2.	Maintain or assert He contended that Communism had no future
3.	Take as a given Assume as a postulate or axiom He posited three basic laws of nature
4.	Require as useful, just, or proper It takes nerve to do what she did Success usually requires hard work This job asks a lot of patience and skill This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent

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