Hyphenation of clamshell
How to hyphenate clamshell
Because it is a word with a single syllable, clamshell is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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- Syllables Count
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- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
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Definitions of clamshell
- noun The shell of a clam.
- noun A dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam.
- noun In food service, the closing box (usually styrofoam but sometimes cardboard) given to consumers with take-out food.
- noun Any object that has a hinge on one edge and two surfaces that close together.
- noun An amphitheater, especially an outdoor amphitheater; the semi-circular acoustic backdrop behind and above the performers.
- adjective Similar to the operation of a clam's shell, having a hinge with two sides closing together
Example: It's a clamshell antenna.
Words nearby clamshell
- clamp
- clampdown
- clamped
- clamper
- clampers
- clamping
- clamps
- clams
- (clamshell)
- clamshells
- clamworm
- clamworms
- clan
- clancular
- clancularly
- clandestine
- clandestinely
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.
Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.