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encounter

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

encounter

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

encounter 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, encounter is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofencounter

1noun
  • A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.

    Example: "Their encounter was a matter of chance."

  • A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.
  • A match between two opposing sides.
1verb
  • To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
  • To confront (someone or something) face to face.
  • To engage in conflict, as with an enemy.

    Example: "Three armies encountered at Waterloo."

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