Hyphenation of between

How to hyphenate between

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

between

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: between

Definitions of between

between is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

Definition 1 as preposition

preposition
In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.)
Example: I want to buy one that costs somewhere between forty and fifty dollars.
preposition
Done together or reciprocally.
Example: conversation between friends
preposition
Shared in confidence.
Example: Between you and me, I think the boss is crazy. Let's keep this between ourselves.
preposition
In transit from (one to the other, or connecting places).
Example: He's between jobs right now. The shuttle runs between the town and the airport.
preposition
Combined (by effort or ownership).
Example: Between the leaky taps and the peeling wallpaper, there isn't much about this house to appeal to a buyer.
preposition
One of (representing a choice).
Example: Some colour-blind people can't distinguish between red and green.

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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.