Hyphenation of threshold

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

thresh-old

Definitions of threshold:

1.	The starting point for a new state or experience On the threshold of manhood
2.	The smallest detectable sensation
3.	The entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building The space that a door can close He stuck his head in the doorway
4.	The sill of a door A horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway
5.	A region marking a boundary

Synonyms of threshold:

noun	beginning, commencement, first, outset, get-go, start, kickoff, starting time, showtime, offset
noun	limen, sensation, sense experience, sense impression, sense datum
noun	doorway, door, room access, entrance, entranceway, entryway, entry, entree
noun	doorsill, doorstep, sill
noun	brink, verge, boundary, edge, bound

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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.