Hyphenation of performance

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

per-for-mance

Definitions of performance:

1.
A dramatic or musical entertainment
They listened to ten different performances The play ran for 100 performances The frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity
2.
The act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment
We congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal An inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto
3.
The act of performing
Of doing something successfully Using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it They criticised his performance as mayor Experience generally improves performance
4.
Any recognized accomplishment
They admired his performance under stress When Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe
5.
Process or manner of functioning or operating
The power of its engine determines its operation The plane's operation in high winds They compared the cooking performance of each oven The jet's performance conformed to high standards

Synonyms of performance:

nounpublic presentation, show
noun execution, carrying out, carrying into action, action
noun presentation, presentment, demonstration
noun operation, functioning, process
noun accomplishment, achievement

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