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Hyphenation of demurring

How to hyphenate demurring

Because it is a word with a single syllable, demurring is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

demurring
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: demurring

Definitions of demurring

demurring is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To linger; to stay; to tarry
  • verb
    To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair.
  • verb
    To scruple or object; to take exception; to oppose; to balk

    Example: I demur to that statement.

  • verb
    To interpose a demurrer.
  • verb
    To suspend judgment concerning; to doubt of or hesitate about
  • verb
    To cause delay to; to put off

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Demurral

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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.