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besetting

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

besetting

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

besetting is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, besetting is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbesetting

1verb
  • To surround or hem in.
  • (sometimes figurative) To attack or assail, especially from all sides.
  • To decorate something with jewels etc.
  • Of a ship, to get trapped by ice.
1noun
  • The act of one who besets or attacks.
1adjective
  • Deeply rooted; persistent.
  • Obsessive
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