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reigning

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “reigning” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
2syllables

reigning

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reigning 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, reigning is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofreigning

1verb
  • To exercise sovereign power, to rule as a monarch.

    Example: "He reigned in an autocratic manner."

  • To reign over (a country)
  • To be the winner of the most recent iteration of a competition.
  • To be a dominant quality of a place or situation; to prevail, predominate, rule.

    Example: "Silence reigned."

1adjective
  • Currently ruling or holding a position.

    Example: "The reigning world heavyweight champion said he'd defend his title once more and then retire even if he won."

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