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Hyphenation of headlong

How to hyphenate headlong

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

headlong
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
8
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
8
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: headlong

Definitions of headlong

headlong is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To precipitate.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Precipitous.
  • adjective
    Plunging downwards head foremost.
  • adjective
    Rushing forward without restraint.
  • adjective
    Reckless, impetuous.

Definition 1 as adverb

  • adverb
    With the head first or down.
  • adverb
    With an unrestrained forward motion.

    Example: Figures out today show the economy plunging headlong into recession.

  • adverb
    Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation, in haste, hastily

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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.