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Hyphenation of countries

How to hyphenate countries

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

countries
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: countries

Definitions of countries

countries is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    (chiefly British) An area of land; a district, region.
  • noun
    A set region of land having particular human occupation or agreed limits, especially inhabited by members of the same race, speakers of the same language etc., or associated with a given person, occupation, species etc.
  • noun
    The territory of a nation, especially an independent nation state or formerly independent nation; a political entity asserting ultimate authority over a geographical area; a sovereign state.
  • noun
    (usually preceded by “the”) A rural area, as opposed to a town or city; the countryside.
  • noun
    The rock through which a vein runs.
  • noun
    The female genitalia, especially the vagina.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A style of popular music that originated in the folk music of the rural population of the southern and western United States and characterized by string-band instruments and simple melodies.

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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.