Hyphenation of unction

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word unction? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

unc-tion

Definitions of unction:

1.	Excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
2.	Smug self-serving earnestness
3.	Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
4.	Anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual

Synonyms of unction:

noun	smarm, fulsomeness, compliment
noun	fulsomeness, oiliness, oleaginousness, smarminess, unctuousness, hypocrisy
noun	ointment, unguent, balm, salve, remedy, curative, cure
noun	inunction, anointing, anointment, religious ceremony, religious ritual

Last hyphenations of this language

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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.