Hyphenation of channelled

How to hyphenate channelled

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

channelled

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of channelled

channelled is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To make or cut a channel or groove in.
verb
To direct or guide along a desired course.
Example: We will channel the traffic to the left with these cones.
verb
(of a spirit, as of a dead person) To serve as a medium for.
Example: She was channeling the spirit of her late husband, Seth.
verb
To follow as a model, especially in a performance.
Example: He was trying to channel President Reagan, but the audience wasn't buying it.

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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.