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Hyphenation of a cappella

How to hyphenate a cappella

a cappella 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, a cappella is hyphenated as:

a cap-pel-la
Syllables Count
3
Characters Count
10
Words Count
2
Characters without spaces Count
9
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of a cappella

a cappella is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A vocal performance with no instrumental accompaniment.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Singing solely or mainly without instrumental accompaniment.

    Example: An a cappella group sang during the wedding reception.

  • adjective
    Related to a form of purely vocal music mostly associated with American college performance groups.
  • adjective
    Alla breve.

Definition 1 as adverb

  • adverb
    In a manner of a choir with no instrumental accompaniment; literally, "in the style of the (Sistine) Chapel (in Rome)", such as a musical Mass done a cappella.

    Example: Groups of teens singing a cappella on street corners got recording contracts.

  • adverb
    In alla breve time.

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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.