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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.

tunnelling
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: tunnelling

Definitions of tunnelling

tunnelling is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To make a tunnel through or under something; to burrow.
  • verb
    To dig a tunnel.
  • verb
    To transmit something through a tunnel (wrapper for insecure or unsupported protocol).
  • verb
    To insert a catheter into a vein to allow long-term use.
  • verb
    To undergo the quantum-mechanical phenomenon where a particle penetrates through a barrier that it classically cannot surmount.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The act of burrowing a tunnel.
  • noun
    The practice of exploring tunnel.
  • noun
    The quantum mechanical passing of a particle through an energy barrier.
  • noun
    A type of fraud where assets and profits are transferred out of firms for the benefit of those who control them.
  • noun
    A feature of the file system that allows files to preserve certain properties, such as creation date, even after being deleted and recreated.

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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.