Hyphenation of flabbergast

How to hyphenate flabbergast

flabbergast 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, flabbergast is hyphenated as:

flab-ber-gast

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 flabbergast

flabbergast is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
An awkward person.
Synonyms: dork, dweeb, geek
noun
Overwhelming confusion, shock, or surprise.
Synonyms: astonishment, astoundedness, awe, dumbfoundedness, flabbergastation, flabbergaster, flabbergastment, stupefaction
Example: His flabbergast was so great he couldn’t even come up with a plausible answer.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To overwhelm with bewilderment; to amaze, confound, or stun, especially in a ludicrous manner.
Synonyms: flabbergaster
Example: He was flabbergasted to find that his work had been done for him before he began.

Words nearby flabbergast

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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.