Hyphenation of compounds

How to hyphenate compounds

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

compounds

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of compounds

compounds is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined
noun
A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices

Definition 1 as noun

noun
Anything made by combining several things.
noun
A substance made from any combination elements.
noun
A substance formed by chemical union of two or more ingredients in definite proportions by weight.
noun
A lexeme that consists of more than one stem; compound word; for example laptop, formed from lap and top.
noun
A compound locomotive, a steam locomotive with both high-pressure and low-pressure cylinders.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts.
Example: to compound a medicine
verb
To assemble (ingredients) into a whole; to combine, mix, or unite.
verb
To modify or change by combination with some other thing or part; to mingle with something else.
verb
To settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated.
Example: to compound a debt
verb
To settle amicably; to adjust by agreement; to compromise.
verb
To come to terms of agreement; to agree; to settle by a compromise; usually followed by with before the person participating, and for before the thing compounded or the consideration.
verb
To compose; to constitute.
verb
To increase in value with interest, where the interest is earned on both the principal sum and prior earned interest.
verb
To worsen a situation.
verb
Of a horse: to fail to maintain speed.

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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.