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Hyphenation of commentary

How to hyphenate commentary

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

commentary
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: commentary

Definitions of commentary

commentary is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A series of comments or annotations; especially, a book of explanations or expositions on the whole or a part of some other work
  • noun
    (usually in the plural) a brief account of transactions or events written hastily, as if for a memorandum

    Example: Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic War

  • noun
    An oral relation of an event, especially broadcast by television or radio, as it occurs

    Example: We listened to the football commentary while watching the match.

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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.