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soften

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

soften

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

soften 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, soften is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsoften

1verb
  • To make something soft or softer.

    Example: "Soften the butter before beating in the sugar."

  • To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up).

    Example: "Before the invasion, we softened up the enemy with the artillery."

  • To make less harsh

    Example: "Having second thoughts, I softened my criticism."

  • To become soft or softer

    Example: "The butter softened as it warmed up."

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