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cynosure

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

cynosure

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

cynosure 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, cynosure is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcynosure

1noun
  • (usually capitalized) Ursa Minor or Polaris, the North Star, used as a guide by navigators.
  • That which serves to guide or direct; a guiding star.

    Example: "let faith be your cynosure to walk by"

  • Something that is the center of attention; an object that serves as a focal point of attraction and admiration.

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