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burnish

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

burnish

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

burnish 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, burnish is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofburnish

1noun
  • Polish; lustre.
1verb
  • To make smooth or shiny by rubbing; to polish; to shine.

    Example: "In pottery, a stone is sometimes used to burnish a pot before firing, giving it a smooth, shiny look."

  • To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large.
  • (metaphoric) To make appear positive and highly respected.

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