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.

burst

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 5
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: burst

Definitions of burst

burst is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
An act or instance of bursting.
Example: The bursts of the bombs could be heard miles away.
noun
A sudden, often intense, expression, manifestation or display.
Synonyms: spurt
noun
A series of shots fired from an automatic firearm.
noun
A drinking spree.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To break from internal pressure.
Example: I blew the balloon up too much, and it burst.
verb
To cause to break from internal pressure.
Example: I burst the balloon when I blew it up too much.
verb
To cause to break by any means.
verb
To separate (printer paper) at perforation lines.
Example: I printed the report on form-feed paper, then burst the sheets.
verb
To enter or exit hurriedly and unexpectedly.
verb
To erupt; to change state suddenly as if bursting.
Example: The flowers burst into bloom on the first day of spring.
verb
To produce as an effect of bursting.
Example: to burst a hole through the wall
verb
To 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

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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.