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Hyphenation of foreclose

How to hyphenate foreclose

foreclose is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, foreclose is hyphenated as:

fore-close
Syllables Count
2
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
1
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of foreclose

Definition 1 as verb
  • verb To repossess a mortgaged property whose owner has failed to make the necessary payments; used with on.

    Example: They have to move out of their house because the bank foreclosed on their mortgage.

  • verb To cut off (a mortgager) by a judgment of court from the power of redeeming the mortgaged premises.
  • verb To shut up or out; to prevent from doing something.

    Synonyms: bar, exclude, prevent, stop

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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.