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fastening

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "fastening" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

fastening

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

fastening 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, fastening is hyphenated as:

Definitions offastening

1verb
  • To attach or connect in a secure manner.

    Example: "Can you fasten these boards together with some nails?"

  • To cause to take close effect; to make to tell; to land.

    Example: "to fasten a blow"

1noun
  • A hook or similar restraint used to fasten things together; fastener.
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