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promising

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

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

promising

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promising 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, promising is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpromising

1verb
  • To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

    Example: "He promised to never return to this town again."

  • To give grounds for expectation, especially of something good.

    Example: "The clouds promise rain."

1noun
  • The act of making a promise.
1adjective
  • Showing promise, and likely to develop in a desirable fashion.

    Example: "a promising young apprentice"

  • Encouraging and inspiring confidence.

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