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Hyphenation of withholding

How to hyphenate withholding

withholding is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, withholding is hyphenated as:

with-hold-ing
Syllables Count
3
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
2
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of withholding

withholding is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.
  • verb
    To keep (information, assent etc) to oneself rather than revealing it.
  • verb
    To stay back.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The deduction of taxes from an employee's salary.
  • noun
    The tax so deducted, and paid to local or national government.

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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.