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chalking

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "chalking" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

chalking

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

chalking is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, chalking is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofchalking

1verb
  • To apply chalk to anything, such as the tip of a billiard cue.
  • To record something, as on a blackboard, using chalk.
  • To use powdered chalk to mark the lines on a playing field.
  • To record a score or event, as if on a chalkboard.
  • To manure (land) with chalk.
  • To make white, as if with chalk; to make pale; to bleach.
1noun
  • Something chalked on a surface.
  • The appearance of non-gloss paint on an exterior surface due to chemical deterioration and removal by weather.
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