Hyphenation of firstfruits
How to hyphenate firstfruits
Because it is a word with a single syllable, firstfruits is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 11
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 11
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of firstfruits
firstfruits is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounAn offering of the first of the harvest; firstfruits.
- nounThe first growth, allegory for the first people to receive the message.
- nounCeremony in Southern Africa, notably among the Zulu and Swazi peoples, in which the paramount chief is the first to eat from the new harvest.
Words nearby firstfruits
- first-run
- first-seen
- first-string
- first-told
- first-written
- firstborn
- firstcomer
- firster
- (firstfruits)
- firsthand
- firstling
- firstlings
- firstly
- firstness
- firsts
- firstship
- firth
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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.