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Hyphenation of bombast

How to hyphenate bombast

bombast is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the precise hyphenation for the word you've entered. This method guarantees that your text is hyphenated correctly and conforms to established linguistic norms. bombast is hyphenated as:

bom-bast
Syllables Count
2
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
1
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: bo4m1ba2st

Definitions of bombast

bombast is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Cotton, or cotton wool.
  • noun
    Cotton, or any soft, fibrous material, used as stuffing for garments; stuffing, padding.
  • noun
    High-sounding words; language above the dignity of the occasion; a pompous or ostentatious manner of writing or speaking.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To swell or fill out; to inflate, to pad.
  • verb
    To use high-sounding words; to speak or write in a pompous or ostentatious manner.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Big without meaning, or high-sounding; bombastic, inflated; magniloquent.

Words nearby bombast

What is hyphenation

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.