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fawning

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

2 syllables

7 characters

English (US)

2syllables

fawning

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fawning 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, fawning is hyphenated as:

Definitions offawning

1verb

To give birth to a fawn.

1verb

To exhibit affection or attempt to please.
To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).
Synonyms: grovel, "soft-soap", toady, wheedle
(of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.

1noun

Servile flattery.

1adjective

Seeking favor by way of flattery; flattering, servile.

Nearby Words

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Before

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After

fawningly fawningness fawnlike fawns fawnskin fawny fax faxed

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