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Hyphenation of belayed

How to hyphenate belayed

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

belayed
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: belayed

Definitions of belayed

belayed is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To surround; environ; enclose.
  • verb
    To overlay; adorn.
  • verb
    To besiege; invest; surround.
  • verb
    To lie in wait for in order to attack; block up or obstruct.
  • verb
    To make (a rope) fast by turning it around a fastening point such as a cleat or piton.
  • verb
    To secure (a person) to a rope or (a rope) to a person.

    Example: He would need an experienced partner to belay him on the difficult climbs.

  • verb
    To lay aside; stop; cancel.

    Example: Belay that order!

  • verb
    The general command to stop or cease.

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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.