Hyphenation of deference

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

def-er-ence

Definitions of deference:

1.	A courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard His deference to her wishes was very flattering Be sure to give my respects to the dean
2.	Courteous regard for people's feelings In deference to your wishes Out of respect for his privacy
3.	A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others

Synonyms of deference:

noun	respect, politeness, civility
noun	respect, respectfulness, courtesy, good manners
noun	complaisance, compliance, compliancy, obligingness, agreeableness, agreeability

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Hyphenator

The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. The hyphen should not be confused with dashes, which are longer and have different uses, or with the minus sign, which is also longer in some contexts. Some words can be hyphenated in different places and you can use this website to find out where. Also reffered to as syllable counter and divider.