Hyphenation of undertaking

How to hyphenate undertaking

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

undertaking

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 11
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of undertaking

undertaking is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).
verb
To commit oneself (to an obligation, activity etc.).
Example: He undertook to exercise more in future.
verb
To overtake on the wrong side.
Example: I hate people who try and undertake on the motorway.
verb
To pledge; to assert, assure; to dare say.
verb
To take by trickery; to trap, to seize upon.
verb
To assume, as a character; to take on.
verb
To engage with; to attack, take on in a fight.
verb
To have knowledge of; to hear.
verb
To have or take charge of.

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals
noun
A promise or pledge; a guarantee
noun
That which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an enterprise
noun
The act of one who undertakes (in either sense)

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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.