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itching

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

itching

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

itching 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, itching is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofitching

1verb
  • To feel itchy; to feel a need to be scratched.
  • To have a constant, teasing urge; to feel strongly motivated; to want or desire something.

    Example: "He started learning to drive and he has been itching for opportunities to practice ever since."

  • To cause to feel an itch.
  • To scratch or rub so as to relieve an itch.
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