Hyphenation of listening

How to hyphenate listening

listening 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, listening is hyphenated as:

lis-ten-ing

Syllables Count: 3
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
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 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.

Words nearby listening

listels
listen
listenable
listened
listener
listener-in
listeners
listenership
(listening)
listenings
listens
lister
listera
listerelloses
listerellosis
listeria
listerian

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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.