Hyphenation of diaphragms

How to hyphenate diaphragms

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

diaphragms

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: diaphragms

Definitions of diaphragms

diaphragms is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
In mammals, a sheet of muscle separating the thorax from the abdomen, contracted and relaxed in respiration to draw air into and expel air from the lungs; also called thoracic diaphragm.
noun
Any of various membranes or sheets of muscle or ligament which separate one cavity from another.
noun
A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.
noun
A flexible membrane separating two chambers and fixed around its periphery that distends into one or other chamber as the difference in the pressure in the chambers varies.
noun
(acoustics) In a speaker, the thin, semi-rigid membrane which vibrates to produce sound.
noun
A thin opaque structure with a central aperture, used to limit the passage of light into a camera or similar device.
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A permeable or semipermeable membrane.
noun
A floor slab, metal wall panel, roof panel or the like, having a sufficiently large in-plane shear stiffness and sufficient strength to transmit horizontal forces to resisting systems.

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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.