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Hyphenation of baffle

How to hyphenate baffle

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

baffle
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
6
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: baffle

Definitions of baffle

baffle is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid. Specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether.

    Example: Tanker trucks use baffles to keep the liquids inside from sloshing around.

  • noun
    An architectural feature designed to confuse enemies or make them vulnerable.
  • noun
    (coal mining) A lever for operating the throttle valve of a winding engine.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.
  • verb
    To hoodwink or deceive (someone).
  • verb
    To bewilder completely; to confuse or perplex.

    Example: I am baffled by the contradictions and omissions in the instructions.

  • verb
    To foil; to thwart.
  • verb
    To struggle in vain.

    Example: A ship baffles with the winds.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.