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Hyphenation of galvanized

How to hyphenate galvanized

galvanized is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, galvanized is hyphenated as:

gal-va-nized
Syllables Count
3
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
2
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of galvanized

Definition 1 as adjective
  • adjective Of metal, coated with zinc as a form of protection against rust.

    Example: galvanised pipes

  • adjective Having been subjected to galvanism; electrified.
Definition 1 as verb
  • verb To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means.

    Synonyms: electroplate, zinc

  • verb To coat with rust-resistant zinc.

    Example: to galvanize steel

  • verb To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.

    Synonyms: animate, startle, urge

    Example: Republicans are hoping a proposed gas-tax repeal will galvanize their voters.

  • verb To electrify.
  • verb To switch sides between Union and Confederate in the American Civil War.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.