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Hyphenation of dilemma

How to hyphenate dilemma

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

dilemma
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: dilemma

Definitions of dilemma

dilemma is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.
  • noun
    A difficult circumstance or problem.

    Synonyms: bind, fix, pickle, problem, quandary

  • noun
    A type of syllogism of the form "if A is true then B is true; if C is true then D is true; either A or C is true; therefore either B or D is true".
  • noun
    Offering to an opponent a choice between two (equally unfavorable) alternatives.

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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.