Hyphenation of alleviation

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word alleviation? This word can be hyphenated and contains 5 syllables as shown below.

al-le-vi-a-tion

Definitions of alleviation:

1.	The feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced As he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief
2.	The act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) He asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain

Synonyms of alleviation:

noun	relief, assuagement, comfort
noun	easing, easement, relief, decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down

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