Hyphenation of dowsing
How to hyphenate dowsing
Because it is a word with a single syllable, dowsing is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 7
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 7
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of dowsing
dowsing is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
- verbTo fall suddenly into water.
- verbTo put out; to extinguish.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo strike, beat, or thrash.
- verbTo strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly
Example: Douse the topsail!
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc.
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe practice of seeking water or other substances (usually liquid) with the aid of a forked stick or similar pointing device, as believed by some practitioners to derive from supernatural power.
Words nearby dowsing
- dowsabels
- dowse
- dowsed
- dowser
- dowsers
- dowses
- dowset
- dowsets
- (dowsing)
- dowve
- dowy
- doxa
- doxantha
- doxastic
- doxasticon
- doxie
- doxies
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.
Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.