Hyphenation of cannonballs

How to hyphenate cannonballs

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

cannonballs

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 11
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of cannonballs

cannonballs is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
(artillery)

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The act of running and jumping in a flexed position into a swimming pool to create a large splash, mimicking the flight and shape of a cannonball.
Example: The New Yorker, 30 August 2004, p.40

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To jump/dive into water doing a cannonball landing.
Example: He cannonballed into the pool, drenching us all.
verb
To careen; to move rapidly

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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.