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encouraging

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

4 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
4syllables

encouraging

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encouraging is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, encouraging is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofencouraging

1verb
  • To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

    Example: "I encouraged him during his race."

  • To spur on, strongly recommend.

    Example: "We encourage the use of bicycles in the town centre."

  • To foster, give help or patronage

    Example: "The royal family has always encouraged the arts in word and deed"

1noun
  • Encouragement
1adjective
  • Giving courage, confidence or hope

    Example: "Although there is no cure for the disease yet, the research results are encouraging."

  • Supporting by giving encouragement
  • Auspicious, or bringing good luck

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