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Hyphenation of extemporaneous

How to hyphenate extemporaneous

extemporaneous is a polysyllabic word with 6 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, extemporaneous is hyphenated as:

ex-tem-po-ra-ne-ous
Syllables Count
6
Characters Count
14
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
14
Hyphens Count
5
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of extemporaneous

extemporaneous is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Without preparation or advanced thought; offhand.

    Example: "The lovely words of a prepared speech however cannot erase extemporaneous words and deeds — thousands of them — that have run contrary to those aspirations.”

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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.