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Hyphenation of bargaining

How to hyphenate bargaining

bargaining is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the precise hyphenation for the word you've entered. This method guarantees that your text is hyphenated correctly and conforms to established linguistic norms. bargaining is hyphenated as:

bar-gain-ing
Syllables Count
3
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
2
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: ba2r1g2a4i4n5ing

Definitions of bargaining

bargaining is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To make a bargain; to make a deal or contract for the exchange of property or services; to negotiate

    Example: They had to bargain for a few minutes to get a decent price for the rug.

  • verb
    To transfer for a consideration; to barter; to trade

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The act of one who bargains.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.