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kowtow

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

kowtow

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

kowtow 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, kowtow is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofkowtow

1noun
  • The act of kowtowing.
1verb
  • To grovel, act in a very submissive manner.
  • To kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground.
  • To bow very deeply.
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