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Hyphenation of avalanches

How to hyphenate avalanches

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

avalanches
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: avalanches

Definitions of avalanches

avalanches is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A large mass or body of snow and ice sliding swiftly down a mountain side, or falling down a precipice.

    Synonyms: snowslide, snowslip

  • noun
    A fall of earth, rocks, etc., similar to that of an avalanche of snow or ice.
  • noun
    (by extension) A sudden, great, or irresistible descent or influx; anything like an avalanche in suddenness and overwhelming quantity.

    Synonyms: barrage, blitz

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To descend like an avalanche.
  • verb
    To come down upon; to overwhelm.

    Example: The shelf broke and the boxes avalanched the workers.

  • verb
    To propel downward like an avalanche.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.