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Hyphenation of dialogues

How to hyphenate dialogues

dialogues is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, dialogues is hyphenated as:

di-a-logues
Syllables Count
3
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
2
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of dialogues

dialogues is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.

    Example: Bill and Melinda maintained a dialogue via email over the course of their long-distance relationship.

  • noun
    (authorship) In a dramatic or literary presentation, the verbal parts of the script or text; the verbalizations of the actors or characters.

    Example: The movie had great special effects, but the dialogue was lackluster.

  • noun
    A literary form, where the presentation resembles a conversation.

    Example: A literary historian, she specialized in the dialogues of ancient Greek philosophers.

  • noun
    A dialogue box.

    Example: Once the My Computer dialogue opens, select Local Disk (C:), then right click and scroll down.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To discuss or negotiate so that all parties can reach an understanding.

    Example: Pearson wanted to dialogue with his overseas counterparts about the new reporting requirements.

  • verb
    To put into dialogue form.
  • verb
    To take part in a dialogue; to dialogize.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.