Hyphenation of explain
How to hyphenate explain
Because it is a word with a single syllable, explain 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 explain
explain is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
Example: To explain a chapter of the Bible.
- verbTo give a valid excuse for past behavior.
- verbTo make flat, smooth out.
- verbTo unfold or make visible.
- verbTo make something plain or intelligible.
Words nearby explain
- expiringly
- expiry
- expiscate
- expiscated
- expiscating
- expiscation
- expiscator
- expiscatory
- (explain)
- explainability
- explainable
- explainableness
- explained
- explainer
- explainers
- explaining
- explainingly
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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.