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resist

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

2 syllables

6 characters

English (US)

2syllables

resist

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resist 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, resist is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofresist

1noun

A protective coating or covering.

1verb

To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
To withstand the actions of.
To oppose.
To be distasteful to.

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

resinous resinously resinousness resinovitreous resins resiny resipiscence resipiscent

resist(current)

After

resistability resistable resistableness resistably resistance resistance thermometer resistances resistant

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