Hyphenation of crescendo

How to hyphenate crescendo

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

crescendo

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: crescendo

Definitions of crescendo

crescendo is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
An instruction to play gradually more loudly, denoted by a long, narrow angle with its apex on the left ( < ), by musicians called a hairpin.
noun
A gradual increase of anything, especially to a dramatic climax.
Example: Their fighting rose in a fearsome crescendo.
noun
The climax of a gradual increase.
Example: Their arguing rose to a fearsome crescendo.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To increase in intensity; to reach or head for a crescendo.
Example: The band crescendoed and then suddenly went silent.

Definition 1 as adverb

adverb
Gradually increasing in force or loudness.

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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.