Hyphenation of trundling

How to hyphenate trundling

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

trundling

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: trundling

Definitions of trundling

trundling is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To wheel or roll (an object on wheels), especially by pushing, often slowly or heavily.
Example: Every morning, the vendors trundle their carts out into the market.
verb
To transport (something or someone) using an object on wheels, especially one that is pushed.
verb
To move heavily (on wheels).
verb
To move (something or someone), often heavily or clumsily.
verb
To move, often heavily or clumsily.
verb
To cause (something) to roll or revolve; to roll (something) along.
Synonyms: roll
Example: to trundle a hoop or a ball
verb
To roll or revolve; to roll along.
Synonyms: roll

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The motion of something that trundles.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.