Hyphenation of sparkling

How to hyphenate sparkling

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

sparkling

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: sparkling

Definitions of sparkling

sparkling is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles
Example: The wood was sparkling in the bonfire.
verb
(by extension) To shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle
Example: The stars sparkle in the sky.
verb
To manifest itself by, or as if by, emitting sparks; to glisten; to flash.
verb
To emit little bubbles, as certain kinds of liquors; to effervesce
Example: sparkling water
verb
To emit in the form or likeness of sparks.
verb
To disperse.
verb
To scatter on or over.

Definition 1 as noun

noun
Act or appearance of something that sparkles; a sparkle; a gleam.
noun
A sparkling wine.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Of an object, reflecting light as if giving off tiny sparks.
adjective
Of a beverage, especially an alcoholic beverage, containing dissolved carbon dioxide (either naturally or that has been added) that comes out of solution in the form of many tiny bubbles.
adjective
Brilliant and vivacious.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.