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Hyphenation of headway

How to hyphenate headway

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

headway
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: headway

Definitions of headway

headway is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Movement ahead or forward.
  • noun
    Forward motion, or its rate.
  • noun
    The interval of time or distance between the fronts of two vehicles (e.g. buses) moving in succession in the same direction, especially along the same pre-determined route.
  • noun
    Progress toward a goal.
  • noun
    The clearance beneath an object, such as an arch, ceiling or bridge; headroom.
  • noun
    (coal-mining) A cross-heading.

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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.