Hyphenation for “countenance”
Showing how to split the syllables of “countenance”.
What is the correct hyphenation for “countenance”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "countenance" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “countenance” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech.
As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „countenance“ ⟶
„coun-te-nance“.
Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".
Definitions of "countenance"
countenance >> /ˈkaʊnt(ə)nəns/
Definition: [transitive verb] Admit as acceptable or possible.
Example: he was reluctant to countenance the use of force
Synonyms of "countenance"
tolerate
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permit
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allow
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admit of
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approve
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approve of
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agree to
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consent to
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give one's blessing to
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take kindly to
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be in favour of
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favour
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hold with
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go along with
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put up with
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endure
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brook
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stomach
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swallow
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bear
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Definition: [noun] A person's face or facial expression.
Example: his impenetrable eyes and inscrutable countenance give little away
Synonyms of "countenance"
face
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features
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physiognomy
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profile
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Definition: [noun] Support.
Example: she was giving her specific countenance to the occasion
Synonyms of "countenance"
backing
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help
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assistance
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aid
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votes
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endorsement
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sanction
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approval
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blessing
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patronage
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