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mercies

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

mercies

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

mercies 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, mercies is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofmercies

1noun
  • Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.

    Example: "She took mercy on him and quit embarrassing him."

  • Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.

    Example: "Have mercy on the poor and assist them if you can."

  • A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.

    Example: "Mercy is one of his many virtues."

  • Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.

    Example: "Psalms 40:11 Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Lord"

  • A blessing; something to be thankful for.

    Example: "It was a mercy that we were not inside when the roof collapsed"

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