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penance

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

1 syllable
7 characters
English (US)
1syllable

penance

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

Because it is a word with a single syllable, penance is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofpenance

1noun
  • A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
  • A sacrament in some Christian churches.
  • Any instrument of self-punishment.
  • Repentance
  • Pain; sorrow; suffering
1verb
  • To impose penance; to punish.
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