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receding

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

3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

receding

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receding is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, receding is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofreceding

1verb
  • To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.
  • To cede back; to grant or yield again to a former possessor.

    Example: "to recede conquered territory"

  • To take back.
1noun
  • The action of something that recedes; a recessed part.
1adjective
  • Going or moving back or further away from a previous position, gradually diminishing.
  • That recedes

    Example: "A receding hairline"

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