Hyphenation of tunnelling
How to hyphenate tunnelling
Because it is a word with a single syllable, tunnelling is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 10
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 10
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of tunnelling
tunnelling is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo make a tunnel through or under something; to burrow.
- verbTo dig a tunnel.
- verbTo transmit something through a tunnel (wrapper for insecure or unsupported protocol).
- verbTo insert a catheter into a vein to allow long-term use.
- verbTo undergo the quantum-mechanical phenomenon where a particle penetrates through a barrier that it classically cannot surmount.
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe act of burrowing a tunnel.
- nounThe practice of exploring tunnel.
- nounThe quantum mechanical passing of a particle through an energy barrier.
- nounA type of fraud where assets and profits are transferred out of firms for the benefit of those who control them.
- nounA feature of the file system that allows files to preserve certain properties, such as creation date, even after being deleted and recreated.
Words nearby tunnelling
- tunnelers
- tunneling
- tunnelist
- tunnelite
- tunnelled
- tunneller
- tunnellers
- tunnellike
- (tunnelling)
- tunnellite
- tunnelly
- tunnelmaker
- tunnelmaking
- tunnelman
- tunnelmen
- tunnels
- tunnelway
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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.