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Hyphenation of cul-de-sac

How to hyphenate cul-de-sac

Because it is a word with a single syllable, cul-de-sac is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

cul-de-sac
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Words Count
3
Characters without spaces Count
10
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is:

Definitions of cul-de-sac

cul-de-sac is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A blind alley or dead end street.
  • noun
    A circular area at the end of a dead end street to allow cars to turn around, designed so children can play on the street, with little or no through-traffic.
  • noun
    An impasse.
  • noun
    A sack-like cavity, a tube open at one end only.

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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.