Hyphenation of mothering

How to hyphenate mothering

mothering 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, mothering is hyphenated as:

moth-er-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 mothering

mothering is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To give birth to or produce (as its female parent) a child. (Compare father.)
verb
To treat as a mother would be expected to treat her child; to nurture.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To cause to contain mother.
Example: mothered oil / vinegar / wine
verb
(of an alcohol) To develop mother.

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The nurturing of a child by its mother.
noun
The protective behaviour of a mother towards her child.
noun
Nurturing or protective behaviour reminiscent of that performed by a literal mother.
noun
Shortened form of a-mothering ; practice of visiting one's literal or figurative mother or mother church (compare Mothering Sunday).

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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.