Hyphenation of all-around

How to hyphenate all-around

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

all-around

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 10
Words Count: 2
Characters without spaces Count: 10

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

Definitions of all-around

all-around is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Able to do many or all things well.
Synonyms: versatile
adjective
Comprehensive in extent.
Synonyms: comprehensive

Definition 1 as adverb

adverb
Generally, broadly.
Example: an all-around better player than me

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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.