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undermining

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

4 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
4syllables

undermining

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

undermining is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, undermining is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofundermining

1verb
  • To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap.
  • To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage.

    Example: "The war efforts were undermined by the constant bickering between the allies."

  • To erode the base or foundation of something, e.g. by the action of water.
1noun
  • The act or process by which something is undermined.
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