Hyphenation of hairshirt
How to hyphenate hairshirt
Because it is a word with a single syllable, hairshirt is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of hairshirt
hairshirt is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA shirt made of haircloth; a cilice; especially one worn by ascetics or the penitent
- nounA state of penitence and humility.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveAdvocating or adopting a relatively ascetic lifestyle, especially for environmentalist reasons.
Words nearby hairshirt
- hairpieces
- hairpin
- hairpins
- hairs
- hairs-breadth
- hairsbreadth
- hairsbreadths
- hairse
- (hairshirt)
- hairsplitter
- hairsplitters
- hairsplitting
- hairspray
- hairsprays
- hairspring
- hairsprings
- hairst
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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.