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servile

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

1 syllable
7 characters
English (US)
1syllable

servile

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

Because it is a word with a single syllable, servile is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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.

Definitions ofservile

1noun
  • (grammar) An element which forms no part of the original root.
  • A slave; a menial.
1adjective
  • Of or pertaining to a slave.
  • Submissive or slavish.

    Example: "servile flattery; servile obedience"

  • (grammar) Not belonging to the original root.

    Example: "a servile letter"

  • (grammar) Not sounded, but serving to lengthen the preceding vowel, like the e in tune.
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