Hyphenation of tanning

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word tanning? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

tan-ning

Definitions of tanning:

1.	Process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light
2.	Beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
3.	Making leather from rawhide
4.	Treat skins and hides with tannic acid so as to convert them into leather
5.	Get a tan, from wind or sun

Synonyms of tanning:

noun	bodily process, body process, bodily function, activity
noun	whipping, flogging, lashing, flagellation, beating, thrashing, licking, drubbing, lacing, trouncing, whacking
noun	trade, craft

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