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parent

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

parent

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

parent 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, parent is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofparent

1noun
  • One of the two persons from whom one is immediately biologically descended; a mother or father.

    Synonyms: progenitor

  • A surrogate mother
  • A third person who has provided DNA samples in an IVF procedure in order to alter faulty genetic material
  • A person who acts as a parent in rearing a child; a step-parent or adoptive parent.
  • A relative.
  • The source or origin of something.
  • An organism from which a plant or animal is immediately biologically descended.
  • Sponsor, supporter, owner, protector.
  • The object from which a child or derived object is descended; a node superior to another node.

    Synonyms: mother

1verb
  • To act as parent, to raise or rear.

    Synonyms: raise, rear

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