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Hyphenation of shotgunning

How to hyphenate shotgunning

shotgunning is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, shotgunning is hyphenated as:

shot-gun-ning
Syllables Count
3
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
2
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of shotgunning

shotgunning is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    (smoking) To inhale from a pipe or other smoking device, followed shortly by an exhalation into someone else’s mouth.
  • verb
    To verbally lay claim to (something)

    Example: I got a day off because I shotgunned it.

  • verb
    To hit the ball directly back at the pitcher.
  • verb
    To rapidly drink a beverage from a can by making a hole in the bottom of the can, placing the hole above one's mouth, and opening the top.
  • verb
    To send out many (requests, answers to a question, etc), especially in the hope that one obtains a positive result (i.e. reveals useful information, is correct, etc), in the manner of a shotgun firing many balls of shot such that one may hit a target.
  • verb
    To employ the technique of shotgun debugging.

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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.