word
countenance
KOWN-ten-ents
ˈkaʊntənənsListen
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Syllable breakdown
countenance
Dictionary meaning
A person's facial expression; or to tolerate or approve of something.
Examples
- She could not countenance the idea of cutting corners on quality.
Common mispronunciations
kown-TEN-ensKOWN-tuh-nanse
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