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austerity

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

4 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
4syllables

austerity

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

austerity 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, austerity is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofausterity

1noun
  • Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
  • Freedom from adornment; plainness; severe simplicity.
  • A policy of deficit-cutting, which by definition requires lower spending, higher taxes, or both.
  • Sourness and harshness to the taste.
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