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scaffolding

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "scaffolding" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
3syllables

scaffolding

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

scaffolding 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, scaffolding is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofscaffolding

1verb
  • To set up a scaffolding; to surround a building with scaffolding.
  • To sustain; to provide support for.
  • To dispose of the bodies of the dead on a scaffold or raised platform, as by some Native American tribes.
1noun
  • A temporary modular system of tubes (or formerly wood) forming a framework used to support people and material in the construction or repair of buildings and other large structures.
  • Source code etc. that is incomplete and serves as a basis for further development.
  • Any framework or support.
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