Hyphenation of burst
How to hyphenate burst
Because it is a word with a single syllable, burst is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 5
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 5
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of burst
burst is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounAn act or instance of bursting.
Example: The bursts of the bombs could be heard miles away.
- nounA sudden, often intense, expression, manifestation or display.
Synonyms: spurt
- nounA series of shots fired from an automatic firearm.
- nounA drinking spree.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo break from internal pressure.
Example: I blew the balloon up too much, and it burst.
- verbTo cause to break from internal pressure.
Example: I burst the balloon when I blew it up too much.
- verbTo cause to break by any means.
- verbTo separate (printer paper) at perforation lines.
Example: I printed the report on form-feed paper, then burst the sheets.
- verbTo enter or exit hurriedly and unexpectedly.
- verbTo erupt; to change state suddenly as if bursting.
Example: The flowers burst into bloom on the first day of spring.
- verbTo produce as an effect of bursting.
Example: to burst a hole through the wall
- verbTo interrupt suddenly in a violent or explosive manner; to shatter.
Words nearby burst
- burseraceous
- burses
- bursicle
- bursiculate
- bursiform
- bursitis
- bursitises
- bursitos
- (burst)
- burst-cow
- bursted
- burster
- bursters
- burstiness
- bursting
- burstone
- burstones
The hottest word splits in English (US)
See what terms are trending and getting hyphenated by users right now.
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.