Hyphenation of escutcheon
How to hyphenate escutcheon
escutcheon 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, escutcheon is hyphenated as:
- Syllables Count
- 2
- Characters Count
- 10
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 10
- Hyphens Count
- 1
Definitions of escutcheon
- noun An individual or corporate coat of arms.
- noun A small shield used to charge a larger one.
- noun The pattern of distribution of hair upon the pubic mound.
- noun A marking upon the back of a cow's udder and the space above it (the perineum), formed by the hair growing upward or outward instead of downward. It was once taken as an index of milking qualities.
Synonyms: "milk mirror"
- noun The part of a ship's stern where its name is displayed.
- noun A decorative and/or protective plate or bezel to fill the gap between a switch, pipe, valve, control knob, etc., and the surface from which it protrudes.
- noun The insignia around a doorknob's exterior hardware or a door lock's cosmetic plate.
- noun The depression behind the beak of certain bivalves; the ligamental area.
Words nearby escutcheon
- escuela
- esculapian
- esculent
- esculents
- esculetin
- esculic
- esculin
- escurialize
- (escutcheon)
- escutcheoned
- escutcheons
- escutellate
- esd
- esdragol
- esdras
- ese
- esebrias
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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.