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Hyphenation of clumsy

How to hyphenate clumsy

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

clumsy
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
6
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: clumsy

Definitions of clumsy

clumsy is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A clumsy person.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.

    Example: He's very clumsy. I wouldn't trust him with carrying the dishes.

  • adjective
    Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.

    Example: It is a clumsy solution, but it might work for now.

  • adjective
    Awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.

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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.