Hyphenation of astringency

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

as-trin-gency

Definitions of astringency:

1.	A sharp astringent taste The taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker
2.	The ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids

Synonyms of astringency:

noun	astringence, taste, taste sensation, gustatory sensation, taste perception, gustatory perception
noun	stypsis, contractility

Last hyphenations of this language

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