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underwritten

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

4 syllables
12 characters
English (US)
4syllables

underwritten

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

underwritten 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, underwritten is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofunderwritten

1verb
  • To write below or under; subscribe.
  • To subscribe (a document, policy etc.) with one's name.
  • To sign; to put one's name to.
  • To agree to pay by signing one's name; subscribe.
  • Specifically, to assume financial responsibility for something, and guarantee it against failure.
  • To act as an underwriter.
  • To support, lend support to, guarantee the basis of.
  • To submit to; put up with.
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