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stinging

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "stinging" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

stinging

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

stinging 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, stinging is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofstinging

1verb
  • To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

    Example: "Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot."

  • (of an insect) To bite.
  • (sometimes figurative) To hurt, to be in pain.

    Example: "My hand stings after knocking on the door so long."

  • To cause harm or pain to.

    Example: "I thought I could park in front of the hotel, but they stung me for five pounds!"

1noun
  • The act by which someone receives a sting.

    Example: "stingings of remorse"

1adjective
  • Having the capacity to sting.

    Example: "stinging nettles"

  • Precise and hurtful

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