Hyphenation of continent
How to hyphenate continent
Because it is a word with a single syllable, continent is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of continent
continent is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounEach of the main continuous land-masses on the earth's surface, now generally regarded as seven in number, including their related islands, continental shelves etc.
- nounA large contiguous landmass considered independent of its islands, peninsulas etc. Specifically, the Old World continent of Europe–Asia–Africa. See the Continent.
- nounLand (as opposed to the water).
Words nearby continent
- contiguity
- contiguous
- contiguously
- contiguousness
- contin
- continence
- continences
- continency
- (continent)
- continent-wide
- continent's
- continental
- continentaler
- continentalism
- continentalist
- continentality
- continentalize
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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.