2syllables
surname
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surname 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, surname is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofsurname
1noun
- An additional name, particularly those derived from a birthplace, quality, or achievement; an epithet.
- An additional name given to a person, place, or thing; a byname or nickname.
- The name a person shares with other members of that person's family, distinguished from that person's given name or names; a family name.
- (Classical studies) The cognomen of Roman names.
- A clan.
1verb
- To give a surname to.
- To call by a surname.
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