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Hyphenation of challenges

How to hyphenate challenges

challenges 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, challenges is hyphenated as:

chal-lenges
Syllables Count
2
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
1
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of challenges

challenges is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A confrontation; a dare.
  • noun
    A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.
  • noun
    A procedure or action.
  • noun
    The opening and crying of hounds at first finding the scent of their game.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

    Example: We challenged the boys next door to a game of football.

  • verb
    To dare (someone).
  • verb
    To dispute (something).

    Example: to challenge the accuracy of a statement or of a quotation

  • verb
    To make a formal objection to a juror.
  • verb
    To claim as due; to demand as a right.
  • verb
    To censure; to blame.
  • verb
    To question or demand the countersign from (one who attempts to pass the lines).

    Example: The sentinel challenged us with "Who goes there?"

  • verb
    To object to the reception of the vote of, e.g. on the ground that the person is not qualified as a voter.
  • verb
    To take (a final exam) in order to get credit for a course without taking it.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.

Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.