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functioning

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

3 syllables

11 characters

English (US)

3syllables

functioning

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functioning is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, functioning is hyphenated as:

Definitions offunctioning

1verb

To have a function.
Synonyms: officiate, serve
To carry out a function; to be in action.
Synonyms: go, operate, run, work

1noun

Action of the verb function.
Manner by which something functions; the workings.

1adjective

Functional, working
(of a person) Mentally disabled but still able to survive in wider society.
Example: "Oh, he looked pretty functioning to me."

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

functionaries functionarism functionary functionate functionated functionating functionation functioned

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After

functionize functionless functionlessness functionnaire functions functor functor's functorial

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