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deterrence

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

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

deterrence

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

deterrence 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, deterrence is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdeterrence

1noun
  • The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
  • Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.
  • The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.
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