Hyphenation of saying

How to hyphenate saying

saying is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, saying is hyphenated as:

say-ing

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 6
Hyphens Count: 1

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of saying

saying is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To pronounce.
Example: Please say your name slowly and clearly.
verb
To recite.
Example: Martha, will you say the Pledge of Allegiance?
verb
To tell, either verbally or in writing.
Example: He said he would be here tomorrow.
verb
To indicate in a written form.
Example: The sign says it’s 50 kilometres to Paris.
verb
To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact.
Example: They say "when in Rome, do as the Romans do", which means "behave as those around you do."
verb
Suppose, assume; used to mark an example, supposition or hypothesis.
Example: A holiday somewhere warm – Florida, say – would be nice.
verb
To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.
verb
(of a possession, especially money) To bet as a wager on an outcome; by extension, used to express belief in an outcome by the speaker.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To try; to assay.

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A proverb or maxim.
noun
That which is said; a statement.

Words nearby saying

sayal
sayee
sayer
sayers
sayest
sayette
sayid
sayids
(saying)
sayings
saynay
saynete
sayonara
sayonaras
says
sayst
sayyid

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.

Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.