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Hyphenation of handfast

How to hyphenate handfast

handfast 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, handfast is hyphenated as:

hand-fast
Syllables Count
2
Characters Count
8
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
8
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 handfast

handfast is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A hold, grasp; custody, power of confining or keeping.
  • noun
    A contract, agreement, covenant; specifically betrothal, espousal.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To pledge; to bind
  • verb
    (obsolete or historical except Wicca) To betroth by joining hands, in order to allow for cohabitation before the celebration of marriage; to marry provisionally.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Fast by contract; betrothed by joining hands.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.

Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.