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Hyphenation of half-ball

How to hyphenate half-ball

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

half-ball
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Words Count
2
Characters without spaces Count
9
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is:

Definitions of half-ball

half-ball is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Describes a shot where the cue ball and the object ball make contact at a natural 45º angle.

    Example: The shot needs to be slightly thicker than half-ball to get to the center pocket.

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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.