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hearkening

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

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

hearkening

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

hearkening 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, hearkening is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhearkening

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.
1noun
  • The act of one who hearkens or listens.
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