Hyphenation of shrinking

How to hyphenate shrinking

shrinking 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, shrinking is hyphenated as:

shrink-ing

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 1

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

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.