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recognizance

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

4 syllables
12 characters
English (US)
4syllables

recognizance

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

recognizance is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, recognizance is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofrecognizance

1noun
  • A form of bail; a promise made by the accused to the court that they will attend all required judicial proceedings and will not engage in further illegal activity or other prohibited conduct as set by the court.

    Example: "The defendant was released on his own recognizance."

  • A token; a symbol; a pledge.
  • Acknowledgment of a person or thing; avowal; profession; recognition.
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