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Hyphenation of champions

How to hyphenate champions

champions is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, champions is hyphenated as:

cham-pi-ons
Syllables Count
3
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
2
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of champions

champions is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    An ongoing winner in a game or contest.

    Example: The defending champion is expected to defeat his challenger.

  • noun
    Someone who is chosen to represent a group of people in a contest.

    Example: Barcelona is eligible to play in FIFA Club World Cup as the champion of Europe.

  • noun
    Someone who fights for a cause or status.

    Synonyms: paladin

    Example: champion of women's suffrage

  • noun
    Someone who fights on another's behalf.

    Example: champion of the poor

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To promote, advocate, or act as a champion for (a cause, etc.).
  • verb
    To challenge.

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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.