Hyphenation of kneecapping

How to hyphenate kneecapping

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

kneecapping

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 11
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: kneecapping

Definitions of kneecapping

kneecapping is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The act of injuring the knees of (a person), usually by shooting at the knees; often a punishment carried out by criminals or terrorists.
Example: Five kneecappings have been reported this month.

Words nearby kneecapping

knee-shaking
knee-shaped
knee-sprung
knee-tied
knee-timber
knee-worn
kneebrush
kneecap
(kneecapping)
kneecappings
kneecaps
kneed
kneehole
kneeholes
kneeing
kneel
kneeled

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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.