Hyphenation of back-hander

How to hyphenate back-hander

back-hander is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, back-hander is hyphenated as:

back-han-der

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 11
Words Count: 2
Characters without spaces Count: 11

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of back-hander

Definition 1 as noun

noun A glass of wine given out of turn, the bottle having been handed backwards.
noun A blow with the back of the hand.
noun A bribe, a secret payment.
noun (racquet sports) A shot played backhand, a backhand stroke.
noun A surfer who approaches a swell with the wave behind them ("on their backhand") rather than facing the wave ("on their forehand").

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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.