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Hyphenation of barrage

How to hyphenate barrage

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

barrage
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: barrage

Definitions of barrage

barrage is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
  • noun
    A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.
  • noun
    A concentrated discharge of projectile weapons.
  • noun
    (by extension) An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.
  • noun
    A "next hit wins" contest to determine the winner of a bout in case of a tie.
  • noun
    Type of firework containing a mixture of firework types in one single-ignition package.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To direct a barrage at.

    Synonyms: bombard

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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.