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instil

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

instil

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

instil 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, instil is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofinstil

1verb
  • To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature.

    Example: "It is important to instill discipline in a child at an early age."

  • To pour in (medicine, for example) drop by drop.
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