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about-face

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "about-face" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
10 characters
English (US)
1syllable

about-face

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, about-face is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofabout-face

1noun
  • An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.

    Example: "The soldier did an about-face and marched off."

  • A reversal in direction; reversal of attitude or opinion.

    Example: "When Luke heard the news, he did an abrupt about-face on the policy."

1verb
  • To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction

    Example: "The soldiers would about-face immediately after the order was given."

  • To change opinion or attitude drastically.

    Example: "A politician will about-face at the drop of a hat if he thinks there are votes in it."

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