Hyphenation of crossbill
How to hyphenate crossbill
Because it is a word with a single syllable, crossbill 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 crossbill
crossbill is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounAny of various finches of the genus Loxia, whose bill crosses over at the tips; they are specialist feeders on conifer cones.
- nounA bill brought by a defendant, in an equity or chancery suit, against the plaintiff, respecting the matter in question in that suit.
Words nearby crossbill
- crossbbred
- crossbeak
- crossbeam
- crossbeams
- crossbearer
- crossbelt
- crossbench
- crossbencher
- (crossbill)
- crossbirth
- crossbite
- crossbolt
- crossbolted
- crossbones
- crossbow
- crossbowman
- crossbowmen
The hottest word splits in English (US)
See what terms are trending and getting hyphenated by users right now.
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.