HyphenateIt
Word Analysis

faint

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

1 syllable
5 characters
English (US)
1syllable

faint

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

Because it is a word with a single syllable, faint is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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.

Definitions offaint

1noun
  • The act of fainting, syncope.

    Example: "She suffered another faint."

  • The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.
1adjective
  • (of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness

    Example: "I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic."

  • Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected
  • Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp

    Example: "There was a faint red light in the distance."

  • Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy

    Example: "faint efforts"

  • Slight; minimal.

Nearby Words

17 words
faint(current)
Open AI Chat