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Hyphenation of eye-opener

How to hyphenate eye-opener

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

eye-opener
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Words Count
2
Characters without spaces Count
10
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: opener

Definitions of eye-opener

eye-opener is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Something that causes the eyes to open, or that opens the eyes.
  • noun
    Something that provides a sudden insight, or makes something clear that was previously mysterious.
  • noun
    A startling or shocking revelation.

    Example: A visit to the slaughterhouse was a real eye-opener to anyone who thought they understood where their food came from.

  • noun
    A strong alcoholic beverage, especially one consumed in the morning.

    Example: As soon as I got on the plane I asked the flight attendant for an eye-opener, but all he had to offer was orange juice.

  • noun
    An attractive woman.

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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.