Hyphenation of back-to-back

How to hyphenate back-to-back

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

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

back-to-back

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 12
Words Count: 3
Characters without spaces Count: 12

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

Definitions of back-to-back

back-to-back is defined as:

Definition 1 as adverb

adverb
With one's back facing that of somebody else.
Synonyms: "dos a dos"
Example: Stand back to back so that we can see which of you is taller.
adverb
Consecutively; one after the other.
Example: We can't watch these films back to back! That's just way too much for one night.

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A house with a party wall at the rear.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Sequential or consecutive.
Example: Ruth and Gehrig hit back-to-back home runs.
adjective
With one's back facing that of somebody else.
adjective
(of a house) Having a party wall at the rear
Example: We lived in a row of back-to-back houses.

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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.