Hyphenation of gybe

How to hyphenate gybe

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

gybe

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 4
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 4
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is:

Definitions of gybe

gybe is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The act of gybing.
noun
(by extension) A sudden change in approach or direction; vacillation.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To shift a fore-and-aft sail from one side of a sailing vessel to the other, while sailing before the wind.
verb
Of a fore-and-aft sail or its boom: to shift, often forcefully and suddenly, from one side of a sailing vessel to the other.
verb
Generally of a small sailing vessel: to change tack with the wind crossing behind the vessel.
verb
(by extension) Often as gybe at: to balk, hesitate, or vacillate when faced with a course of action, plan, or proposal.

Words nearby gybe

gwine
gwiniad
gwyniad
gy-
gyal
gyarung
gyascutus
gyassa
(gybe)
gybed
gyber
gybes
gybing
gye
gyges
gygis
gyle

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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.