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countenance

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

3 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
3syllables

countenance

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

countenance 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, countenance is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcountenance

1noun
  • Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
  • Favour; support; encouragement.
  • Superficial appearance; show; pretense.
  • Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.
1verb
  • To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

    Example: "The cruel punishment was countenanced by the government, although it was not officially legal."

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