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Hyphenation of fling

How to hyphenate fling

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

fling
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
5
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: fling

Definitions of fling

fling is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    An act of throwing, often violently.
  • noun
    An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.

    Example: the fling of a horse

  • noun
    An act or period of unrestrained indulgence.
  • noun
    A short casual sexual relationship.

    Synonyms: hookup

    Example: I had a fling with a girl I met on holiday.

  • noun
    An attempt, a try (as in "give it a fling").
  • noun
    A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe or taunt.
  • noun
    A lively Scottish country dance.

    Example: the Highland fling

  • noun
    A trifling matter; an object of contempt.

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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.