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harkening

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

harkening

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

harkening 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, harkening is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofharkening

1verb
  • To hark back, to return or revert (to a subject, etc.), to allude to, to evoke, to long or pine for (a past event or era).
1noun
  • The act of one who harkens or listens.
1verb
  • (obsolete except poetic) To hear (something) with attention; to have regard to (something).
  • To listen; to attend or give heed to what is uttered; to hear with attention, compliance, or obedience.
  • To enquire; to seek information.
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