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however

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3 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
3syllables

however

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

however 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, however is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhowever

1adverb
  • Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of (that).

    Example: "He told me not to do it. I, however, did it anyway. / I did it anyway, however. / (sometimes proscribed:) However, I did it anyway."

  • (degree) To whatever degree or extent

    Example: "However clear you think you've been, many questions will remain."

  • (manner) In whatever way or manner.

    Example: "Let me know when you've had your interview, however it goes."

  • An emphatic form of how.

    Example: "However were you able to do it?"

  • In any case, at any rate, at all events.
1conjunction
  • In whatever way or manner.

    Example: "she offered to help however she could"

  • Although, though, but, yet.
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