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Hyphenation of listening

How to hyphenate listening

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

listening
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: listening

Definitions of listening

listening is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To pay attention to a sound or speech.

    Example: Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music.

  • verb
    To expect or wait for a sound, such as a signal.

    Example: You should listen for the starting gun.

  • verb
    To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.

    Example: Listen, the only reason I yelled at you was because I was upset, OK?  Good children listen to their parents.

  • verb
    To hear (something or someone), to pay attention to.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Of something or someone that listens.

    Example: Any listening person can tell she's lying.

  • adjective
    Of something that is used in order to hear or to improve the ability to hear.

    Example: He could hear better when he used his listening device.

  • adjective
    Of an action that is performed with caution and attention to sounds.

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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.