Word Analysis

penalise

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

2 syllables

8 characters

English (US)

2syllables

penalise

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penalise 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, penalise is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpenalise

1verb

To subject to a penalty, especially for the infringement of a rule or regulation.
To impose a handicap on.

Nearby Words

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Before

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After

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