Hyphenation of shellacking
How to hyphenate shellacking
Because it is a word with a single syllable, shellacking is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 11
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 11
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of shellacking
shellacking is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo coat with shellac.
- verbTo beat; to thrash.
- verbTo inflict a heavy defeat upon.
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA heavy defeat, drubbing, or beating; used particularly in sports and political contexts.
Example: 2015 AFL Grand Final, West Coast Eagles copped a shellacking. If they turned up to the game prior to the second half, they may have been in the Contest.
Words nearby shellacking
- shell-shock
- shell-shocked
- shell-worker
- shellac
- shellack
- shellacked
- shellacker
- shellackers
- (shellacking)
- shellackings
- shellacks
- shellacs
- shellak
- shellapple
- shellback
- shellbark
- shellblow
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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.