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Hyphenation of discourse

How to hyphenate discourse

discourse is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, discourse is hyphenated as:

dis-course
Syllables Count
2
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
1
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of discourse

discourse is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Verbal exchange, conversation.
  • noun
    Expression in words, either speech or writing.
  • noun
    A formal lengthy exposition of some subject, either spoken or written.

    Example: The preacher gave us a long discourse on duty.

  • noun
    Any rational expression, reason.
  • noun
    An institutionalized way of thinking, a social boundary defining what can be said about a specific topic (after Michel Foucault).
  • noun
    Dealing; transaction.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.
  • verb
    To write or speak formally and at length.
  • verb
    To debate.
  • verb
    To exercise reason; to employ the mind in judging and inferring; to reason.
  • verb
    To produce or emit (musical sounds).

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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.