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thinning

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

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

thinning

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

thinning 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, thinning is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofthinning

1verb
  • To make thin or thinner.
  • To become thin or thinner.

    Example: "The crowds thinned after the procession had passed: there was nothing more to see."

  • To dilute.
  • To remove some plants or parts of plants in order to improve the growth of what remains.
1noun
  • Process of removing plants or parts of plants to facilitate the growth of other plants
  • Wood, leaves, or other plant parts removed during the process of thinning
  • The action or result of reducing thickness, density, or number
1adjective
  • Becoming less thick, dense, or numerous

    Example: "thinning hair"

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