Hyphenation of diaphragms
How to hyphenate diaphragms
diaphragms 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, diaphragms is hyphenated as:
- Syllables Count
- 3
- Characters Count
- 10
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 10
- Hyphens Count
- 2
Definitions of diaphragms
- 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.
- noun 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.
Words nearby diaphragms
- diaphototropism
- diaphragm
- diaphragm's
- diaphragmal
- diaphragmatic
- diaphragmatically
- diaphragmed
- diaphragming
- (diaphragms)
- diaphtherin
- diaphyseal
- diaphyses
- diaphysial
- diaphysis
- diapir
- diapiric
- diapirs
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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.