Hyphenation of aspersion

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

as-per-sion

Definitions of aspersion:

1.	A disparaging remark In the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion It is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility
2.	An abusive attack on a person's character or good name
3.	The act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)

Synonyms of aspersion:

noun	slur, disparagement, depreciation, derogation
noun	calumny, slander, defamation, denigration, attack
noun	sprinkling, baptism

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Hyphenator

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