Hyphenation of breathtaking
How to hyphenate breathtaking
Because it is a word with a single syllable, breathtaking is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 12
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 12
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of breathtaking
breathtaking is defined as:
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveStunningly beautiful; amazing
Example: He went to the Grand Canyon and spent a week taking in the breathtaking scenery all around him.
- adjectiveVery surprising or shocking; to such a degree as to cause astonishment.
Example: breathtaking stupidity or rudeness
Words nearby breathtaking
- breathiness
- breathing
- breathingly
- breathless
- breathlessly
- breathlessness
- breaths
- breathseller
- (breathtaking)
- breathtakingly
- breathy
- breba
- breccia
- breccial
- breccias
- brecciate
- brecciated
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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.