Hyphenation of shrinking

How to hyphenate shrinking

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

shrinking

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: shrinking

Definitions of shrinking

shrinking is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To cause to become smaller.
Example: The dryer shrank my sweater.
verb
To become smaller; to contract.
Example: This garment will shrink when wet.
verb
To cower or flinch.
Example: Molly shrank away from the blows of the whip.
verb
To draw back; to withdraw.
verb
To withdraw or retire, as from danger.
verb
To move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The act of one who, or that which, shrinks; act of becoming smaller or moving timidly away.

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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.