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Hyphenation of protecting

How to hyphenate protecting

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

protecting
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: protecting

Definitions of protecting

protecting is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

    Example: Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases.

  • verb
    (travel) To book a passenger on a later flight if there is a chance they will not be able to board their earlier reserved flight.

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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.