Hyphenation of back-hander
How to hyphenate back-hander
Because it is a word with a single syllable, back-hander is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 11
- Words Count
- 2
- Characters without spaces Count
- 11
Definitions of back-hander
back-hander is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA glass of wine given out of turn, the bottle having been handed backwards.
- nounA blow with the back of the hand.
- nounA bribe, a secret payment.
- noun(racquet sports) A shot played backhand, a backhand stroke.
- nounA surfer who approaches a swell with the wave behind them ("on their backhand") rather than facing the wave ("on their forehand").
Words nearby back-hander
- back-flung
- back-focused
- back-formation
- back-geared
- back-glancing
- back-going
- back-hand
- back-handed
- (back-hander)
- back-lash
- back-leaning
- back-light
- back-lighted
- back-lighting
- back-list
- back-lit
- back-log
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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.