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Hyphenation of eavesdrop

How to hyphenate eavesdrop

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

eavesdrop
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: eavesdrop

Definitions of eavesdrop

eavesdrop is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The dripping of rain from the eaves of a house
  • noun
    The space around a house on which such water drips
  • noun
    A concealed aperture through which an occupant of a building can surreptitiously listen to people talking at an entrance to the building
  • noun
    The act of intentionally hearing a conversation not intended to be heard

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To hear a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.

    Example: I hope nobody was eavesdropping on our conversation last night, since it got so personal.

  • verb
    To listen for another organism's calls, so as to exploit them.

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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.