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Hyphenation of asking

How to hyphenate asking

Because it is a word with a single syllable, asking is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

asking
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
6
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: asking

Definitions of asking

asking is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To request (information, or an answer to a question).

    Example: I asked her age.

  • verb
    To put forward (a question) to be answered.

    Example: to ask a question

  • verb
    To interrogate or enquire of (a person).

    Example: I'm going to ask this lady for directions.

  • verb
    To request or petition; usually with for.

    Example: to ask for a second helping at dinner

  • verb
    To request permission to do something.

    Example: Did you ask to use the car?

  • verb
    To require, demand, claim, or expect, whether by way of remuneration or return, or as a matter of necessity.

    Example: What price are you asking for the house?

  • verb
    To invite.

    Example: Don't ask them to the wedding.

  • verb
    To publish in church for marriage; said of both the banns and the persons.
  • verb
    To take (a person's situation) as an example.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The act or process of posing a question or making a request.

    Example: His asking was greeted with silence.

  • noun
    A request, or petition.

Words nearby asking

  • asker
  • askers
  • askeses
  • askesis
  • askew
  • askewgee
  • askewness
  • askile
  • (asking)
  • askingly
  • askings
  • askip
  • asklent
  • asklepios
  • askoi
  • askos
  • askoye

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.