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Hyphenation of shootings

How to hyphenate shootings

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

shootings
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: shootings

Definitions of shootings

shootings is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    An instance of shooting with a gun or other weapon.

    Example: Police are hunting the people who carried out the shootings last week.

  • noun
    The sport or activity of firing a gun or other weapon.

    Example: I take part in shooting at the local archery club.

  • noun
    A district in which people have the right to kill game with firearms.
  • noun
    The act of one who, or that which, shoots.

    Example: the shooting of rays of light

  • noun
    A sensation of darting pain.

    Example: a shooting in one's head

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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.