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retrench

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

2 syllables

8 characters

English (US)

2syllables

retrench

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retrench 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, retrench is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofretrench

1verb

To dig or redig a trench where one already exists.

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

retreating retreatingness retreatism retreatist retreative retreatment retreats retree

retrench(current)

After

retrenchable retrenched retrencher retrenches retrenching retrenchment retrenchments retrial

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