Hyphenation of sprinkling

How to hyphenate sprinkling

sprinkling 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, sprinkling is hyphenated as:

sprin-kling

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
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 sprinkling

sprinkling is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).
Example: The confectioner sprinkled icing sugar over the cakes.
verb
To cover (an object) by sprinkling a substance on to it.
Example: The confectioner sprinkled the cakes with icing sugar.
verb
To drip in fine drops, sometimes sporadically.
Example: It sprinkled outside all day long.
verb
To rain very lightly outside.
Example: It sprinkled very early in the morning.
verb
To baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify.

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The action of the verb to sprinkle.
noun
A small amount of (some liquid, powder or other fine substance) that is sprinkled on to something.
noun
A light shower of rain.

Words nearby sprinkling

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(sprinkling)
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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.