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Hyphenation of shouldering

How to hyphenate shouldering

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

shouldering
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: shouldering

Definitions of shouldering

shouldering is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To push (a person or thing) using one's shoulder.
  • verb
    To put (something) on one's shoulders.
  • verb
    To place (something) against one's shoulders.
  • verb
    To bear a burden, as a financial obligation.
  • verb
    To accept responsibility for.

    Example: shoulder the blame

  • verb
    To form a shape resembling a shoulder.
  • verb
    To move by or as if by using one's shoulders.
  • verb
    To round and slightly raise the top edges of slate shingles so that they form a tighter fit at the lower edge and can be swung aside to expose the nail.
  • verb
    To slope downwards from the crest and whitewater portion of a wave.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The act of pushing or barging with the shoulder.
  • noun
    The process of bracing a load with a jutting structural member such as a corbel or bracket.
  • noun
    A flanged portion of something, similar to a lip but occurring on the side rather than the rim.
  • noun
    The rounding and raising of the top edges of slate tiles.

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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.