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gentlest

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

gentlest

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

gentlest 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, gentlest is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofgentlest

1adjective
  • Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.

    Example: "Stuart is a gentle man; he would never hurt you."

  • Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.

    Example: "I felt something touch my shoulder; it was gentle and a little slimy."

  • Docile and easily managed.

    Example: "We had a gentle swim in the lake."

  • Gradual rather than steep or sudden.

    Example: "The walks in this area have a gentle incline."

  • Polite and respectful rather than rude.

    Example: "He gave me a gentle reminder that we had to hurry up."

  • Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble.

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