Hyphenation of Security

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word Security? This word can be hyphenated and contains 4 syllables as shown below.

Se-cu-ri-ty

Definitions of Security:

1.	The state of being free from danger or injury We support the armed services in the name of national security
2.	Defense against financial failure Financial independence His pension gave him security in his old age Insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
3.	Freedom from anxiety or fear The watch dog gave her a feeling of security
4.	A formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment The holder has a right to receive interest or dividends He held several valuable securities
5.	Property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation Bankers are reluctant to lend without good security
6.	A department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers The head of security was a former policeman
7.	A guarantee that an obligation will be met
8.	An electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
9.	Measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc. Military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising

Synonyms of Security:

noun	safety
noun	certificate, legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument
noun	security department, department, section
noun	security measures, precaution, safeguard, guard
noun	protection, assets
noun	fearlessness, bravery
noun	security system, security measures, electrical device
noun	surety, transferred property, transferred possession
noun	surety, guarantee, warrant, warrantee, warranty

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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.