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.

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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

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

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.

Words nearby favourite

favoured
favouredly
favouredness
favourer
favourers
favouress
favouring
favouringly
(favourite)
favourites
favouritism
favourless
favours
favous
favus
favuses
fawe

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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.