Hyphenation of short-changing

How to hyphenate short-changing

short-changing 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, short-changing is hyphenated as:

short-chang-ing

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 14
Words Count: 2
Characters without spaces Count: 14

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of short-changing

short-changing is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To defraud someone by giving them less change than they should be given after a transaction.
Example: I got shortchanged! …I gave him $10 for a $5 item and he only gave me $1 back.
verb
(by extension) To deprive someone of something for which they paid.
Example: The elective class was easy, but in the end I was shortchanging myself.
verb
To make disadvantaged by design.
Example: Being proud of mistreating shortchanged "enemies" is a likely sign of class consciousness, as well as thinking or speaking ill of them.

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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.