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recline

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

recline

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

recline 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, recline is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofrecline

1noun
  • A mechanism for lowering the back of a seat to support a less upright position; Also, the action of lowering the back using such a mechanism.
1verb
  • To cause to lean back; to bend back.
  • To put in a resting position.

    Example: "She reclined her arms on the table and sighed."

  • To lean back.

    Example: "to recline against a wall"

  • To put oneself in a resting position.

    Example: "to recline on a couch"

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