Hyphenation of strangling

How to hyphenate strangling

strangling 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, strangling is hyphenated as:

stran-gling

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 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.