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astonishment

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4 syllables
12 characters
English (US)
4syllables

astonishment

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

astonishment is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, astonishment is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofastonishment

1noun
  • The feeling or experience of being astonished; great surprise.

    Synonyms: amazement, stupefaction, wonder, wonderment

    Example: "The class looked on in astonishment as their teacher proceeded to tear the pages out of the textbook."

  • Something very surprising.

    Synonyms: marvel, stunner

  • Loss of physical sensation; inability to move a part of the body.

    Synonyms: numbness, paralysis

  • Loss of mental faculties, inability to think or use one's senses.

    Synonyms: stupor

  • Loss of composure or presence of mind.

    Synonyms: consternation, dismay

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