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well-meaning

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "well-meaning" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables

12 characters

English (US)

2syllables

well-meaning

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well-meaning 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, well-meaning is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofwell-meaning

1adjective

With good intentions, often used to reflect positively on a negative outcome or situation.
Example: "The professor is well-meaning enough, but he usually ruins things one way or another."

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

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After

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