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confess

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

confess

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

confess 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, confess is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofconfess

1verb
  • To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.

    Example: "I confess to spray-painting all over that mural!"

  • To acknowledge faith in; to profess belief in.
  • To unburden (oneself) of sins to God or a priest, in order to receive absolution.
  • To hear or receive such a confession of sins from.
  • To disclose or reveal.
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