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christens

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

christens

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

christens 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, christens is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofchristens

1verb
  • To perform the religious act of the baptism, to baptise.

    Example: "The new baby was christened at the village church."

  • To name.

    Example: "I christen this ship the Bonny Barnacle."

  • To Christianize.
  • To use for the first time.

    Example: "I christened my new boots today with a walk in the snow."

  • To douse or wet with blood, urine, tears, or other liquid.

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