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Hyphenation of strangling

How to hyphenate strangling

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

strangling
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: strangling

Definitions of strangling

strangling is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To kill someone by squeezing the throat so as to cut off the oxygen supply; to choke, suffocate or throttle.

    Example: He strangled his wife and dissolved the body in acid.

  • verb
    To stifle or suppress.

    Example: She strangled a scream.

  • verb
    To be killed by strangulation, or become strangled.

    Example: The cat slipped from the branch and strangled on its bell-collar.

  • verb
    To be stifled, choked, or suffocated in any manner.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The crime of killing by strangling.

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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.