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disguise

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

disguise

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

disguise 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, disguise is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdisguise

1noun
  • Material (such as clothing, makeup, a wig) used to alter one’s visual appearance in order to hide one's identity or assume another.

    Example: "A cape and moustache completed his disguise."

  • The appearance of something on the outside which masks what's beneath.
  • The act of disguising, notably as a ploy.

    Example: "Any disguise may expose soldiers to be deemed enemy spies."

  • A change of behaviour resulting from intoxication.
1verb
  • To change the appearance of (a person or thing) so as to hide, or to assume an identity.

    Example: "Spies often disguise themselves."

  • To avoid giving away or revealing (something secret); to hide by a false appearance.

    Example: "He disguised his true intentions."

  • To affect or change by liquor; to intoxicate.
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