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contouring

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

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

contouring

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

contouring 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, contouring is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcontouring

1verb
  • To form a more or less curved boundary or border upon.
  • To mark with contour lines.
  • To practise the makeup technique of contouring.
1noun
  • The construction of contour lines through a matrix of points each having a known value of some variable
  • A technique in makeup using blush and bronzing powder to define contours on the face
  • The building up of muscles with exercise
  • Walking along contour lines, usually to save energy or simplify navigation
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