Hyphenation of encounter

How to hyphenate encounter

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

encounter

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: encounter

Definitions of encounter

encounter is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.
Example: Their encounter was a matter of chance.
noun
A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.
noun
A match between two opposing sides.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
verb
To confront (someone or something) face to face.
verb
To engage in conflict, as with an enemy.
Example: Three armies encountered at Waterloo.

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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.