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Hyphenation of sprinkling

How to hyphenate sprinkling

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

sprinkling
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: sprinkling

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.

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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.