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Hyphenation of butterfly

How to hyphenate butterfly

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

butterfly
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: butterfly

Definitions of butterfly

butterfly is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.
  • noun
    A use of surgical tape, cut into thin strips and placed across an open wound to hold it closed.

    Example: butterfly tape

  • noun
    The butterfly stroke.
  • noun
    (in plural) A sensation of excited anxiety felt in the stomach.

    Example: I get terrible butterflies before an exam.

  • noun
    Someone seen as being unserious and (originally) dressed gaudily; someone flighty and unreliable.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To cut (food) almost entirely in half and spread the halves apart, in a shape suggesting the wings of a butterfly.

    Example: Butterfly the chicken before you grill it.

  • verb
    To cut strips of surgical tape or plasters into thin strips, and place across (a gaping wound) to close it.

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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.