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Hyphenation of scuttling

How to hyphenate scuttling

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

scuttling
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9
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: scuttling

Definitions of scuttling

scuttling is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To cut a hole or holes through the bottom, deck, or sides of (as of a ship), for any purpose.
  • verb
    To deliberately sink one's ship or boat by any means, usually by order of the vessel's commander or owner.
  • verb
    (by extension, in figurative use) Undermine or thwart oneself (sometimes intentionally), or denigrate or destroy one's position or property; compare scupper.

    Example: The candidate had scuttled his chances with his unhinged outburst.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To move hastily, to scurry.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The motion of one who scuttles.

    Example: scuttlings back and forth

  • noun
    The act by which a vessel is scuttled.

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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.