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austere

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "austere" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

austere

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

austere is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, austere is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofaustere

1adjective
  • Grim or severe in manner or appearance

    Example: "The headmistress was an austere old woman."

  • Lacking decoration; trivial; not extravagant or gaudy

    Example: "The interior of the church was as austere as the parishioners were dour."

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