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Hyphenation of awful

How to hyphenate awful

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

awful
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
5
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: awful

Definitions of awful

awful is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Very bad.

    Example: My socks smell awful.

  • adjective
    Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.

    Example: I have learnt an awful amount today.

  • adjective
    Causing fear or horror; appalling, terrible.
  • adjective
    Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence or respect; profoundly impressive.
  • adjective
    Struck or filled with awe.
  • adjective
    Terror-stricken.
  • adjective
    Worshipful; reverential; law-abiding.

Definition 1 as adverb

  • adverb
    Awfully; dreadfully; terribly.
  • adverb
    Very, extremely.

    Example: He was blubbering away something awful.

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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.