Hyphenation of continence

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word continence? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

con-ti-nence

Definitions of continence:

1.	The exercise of self constraint in sexual matters
2.	Voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge

Synonyms of continence:

noun	continency, self-discipline, self-denial
noun	restraint, control

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