Hyphenation of dabbles
How to hyphenate dabbles
dabbles 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, dabbles is hyphenated as:
- Syllables Count
- 2
- Characters Count
- 7
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 7
- Hyphens Count
- 1
Definitions of dabbles
- verb To make slightly wet or soiled by spattering or sprinkling a liquid (such as water, mud, or paint) on it; to bedabble.
- verb To cause splashing by moving a body part like a bill or limb in soft mud, water, etc., often playfully; to play in shallow water; to paddle.
Example: The children sat on the dock and dabbled their feet in the water.
- verb To participate or have an interest in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Example: She’s an actress by trade, but has been known to dabble in poetry.
- verb To interfere or meddle in; to tamper with.
Words nearby dabbles
- dabbed
- dabber
- dabbers
- dabbing
- dabble
- dabbled
- dabbler
- dabblers
- (dabbles)
- dabbling
- dabblingly
- dabblingness
- dabblings
- dabby
- dabchick
- dabchicks
- dabih
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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.