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.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of shrinking
shrinking is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo cause to become smaller.
Example: The dryer shrank my sweater.
- verbTo become smaller; to contract.
Example: This garment will shrink when wet.
- verbTo cower or flinch.
Example: Molly shrank away from the blows of the whip.
- verbTo draw back; to withdraw.
- verbTo withdraw or retire, as from danger.
- verbTo move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe act of one who, or that which, shrinks; act of becoming smaller or moving timidly away.
Words nearby shrinking
- shrinkable
- shrinkage
- shrinkageproof
- shrinkages
- shrinker
- shrinkerg
- shrinkers
- shrinkhead
- (shrinking)
- shrinkingly
- shrinkingness
- shrinkproof
- shrinks
- shrinky
- shrip
- shris
- shrite
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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.