Hyphenation of smattering

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word smattering? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

smat-ter-ing

Definitions of smattering:

1.	A small number or amount Only a handful of responses were received
2.	A slight or superficial understanding of a subject

Synonyms of smattering:

noun	handful, small indefinite quantity, small indefinite amount
noun	understanding, apprehension, discernment, savvy

Last hyphenations of this language

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