Hyphenation of confounding

How to hyphenate confounding

confounding 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, confounding is hyphenated as:

con-found-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 confounding

confounding is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To perplex or puzzle.
Synonyms: puzzle
verb
To fail to see the difference; to mix up; to confuse right and wrong.
Synonyms: confuse, "mix up"
verb
To make something worse.
Example: Don't confound the situation by yelling.
verb
To combine in a confused fashion; to mingle so as to make the parts indistinguishable.
verb
To cause to be ashamed; to abash.
Example: His actions confounded the skeptics.
verb
To defeat, to frustrate, to thwart.
verb
To damn (a mild oath).
Example: Confound the lady!
verb
To bring to ruination.
verb
To stun, amaze

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The act by which things are confounded, or confused.
noun
The process by which an apparent association between an exposure and an outcome is actually explained by another factor.

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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.