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vainly

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

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

vainly

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

vainly 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, vainly is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofvainly

1adverb
  • In a vain pursuit; to no avail; She searched vainly for her reflection in the shattered mirror.
  • With a vain attitude; in a self-approving manner; She stared vainly at her reflection in the mirror.
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