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selling

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

selling

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

selling 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, selling is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofselling

1verb
  • (ditransitive) To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.

    Example: "I'll sell you all three for a hundred dollars."

  • To be sold.

    Example: "The corn sold for a good price."

  • To promote a product or service.
  • To promote a particular viewpoint.

    Example: "My boss is very old-fashioned and I'm having a lot of trouble selling the idea of working at home occasionally."

  • To betray for money.
  • To trick, cheat, or manipulate someone.
  • To pretend that an opponent's blows or maneuvers are causing legitimate injury; to act.
1noun
  • Action of the verb to sell.

    Example: "buyings and sellings"

  • Skill at salesmanship.

    Example: "You've got to work on your selling."

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