Hyphenation of helicopter

How to hyphenate helicopter

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

helicopter

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: helicopter

Definitions of helicopter

helicopter is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and typically having a smaller set of blades on its tail that stabilize the aircraft.
Example: We flew over the city in a helicopter.
noun
A powered troweling machine with spinning blades used to spread concrete.
noun
The winged fruit of certain trees, such as ash, elm, and maple.
noun
A dragonfly.
noun
A whirling trick performed with devil sticks.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To transport by helicopter.
verb
To travel by helicopter.
verb
To rotate like a helicopter blade.
Example: helicoptering his jacket, helicoptering his arms
verb
To overprotect one's children.

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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.