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Hyphenation of favourite

How to hyphenate favourite

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

favourite
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: favourite

Definitions of favourite

favourite is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

    Example: The teacher's favourite always went first.

  • noun
    A person who is preferred or trusted above all others.
  • noun
    A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.

    Synonyms: "top dog"

    Example: She's the favourite, she'll probably be elected.

  • noun
    A bookmark in a web browser.
  • noun
    (in the plural) A short curl dangling over the temples, fashionable in the reign of Charles II.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To favour.
  • verb
    To bookmark.
  • verb
    To add to one's list of favourite items on a website that allows users to compile such lists.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Preferred or liked above all others (unless qualified).

    Example: This is my second favourite occupation.

  • adjective
    Belonging to a category whose members are all preferred or liked over nonmembers.

    Example: I just saw a movie with all my favourite actors in it.

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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.