Hyphenation of counterweights
How to hyphenate counterweights
Because it is a word with a single syllable, counterweights is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 14
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 14
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of counterweights
counterweights is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge).
Words nearby counterweights
- counterwall
- counterwarmth
- counterwave
- counterweigh
- counterweighed
- counterweighing
- counterweight
- counterweighted
- (counterweights)
- counterwheel
- counterwill
- counterwilling
- counterwind
- counterwitness
- counterword
- counterwork
- counterworker
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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.