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Hyphenation of challenging

How to hyphenate challenging

challenging is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, challenging is hyphenated as:

chal-leng-ing
Syllables Count
3
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
2
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of challenging

challenging is defined as:

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.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The act of making a challenge.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Difficult, hard to do.

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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.