Hyphenation of backwaters
How to hyphenate backwaters
Because it is a word with a single syllable, backwaters is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 10
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 10
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of backwaters
backwaters is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe water held back by a dam or other obstruction
- nounA remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.
- nounA rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see back water
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo row or paddle a backwater stroke.
- verbTo vacillate on a long-held position.
Words nearby backwaters
- backwash
- backwashed
- backwasher
- backwashes
- backwashing
- backwater
- backwater's
- backwatered
- (backwaters)
- backway
- backwind
- backwinded
- backwinding
- backwood
- backwoods
- backwoodser
- backwoodsiness
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.
Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.