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Hyphenation of shenanigans

How to hyphenate shenanigans

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

shenanigans
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: shenanigans

Definitions of shenanigans

shenanigans is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A deceitful confidence trick, or mischief causing discomfort or annoyance.

    Example: I spotted his next shenanigan – saw it coming – and so avoided being fooled.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Mischievous play, especially by children.

    Example: Shanti and Tom are playing noisily upstairs again. They’re up to their usual shenanigans.

  • noun
    Deceitful tricks; trickery, games.

    Example: The advertisement said it would cost $50, but they charged me $75 at the register. I declare shenanigans.

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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.