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Hyphenation of helpless

How to hyphenate helpless

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

helpless
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: helpless

Definitions of helpless

helpless is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Unable to defend oneself.
  • adjective
    Lacking help; powerless.
  • adjective
    Unable to act without help; needing help; feeble.
  • adjective
    Uncontrollable.

    Example: a helpless urge

  • adjective
    From which there is no possibility of being saved.

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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.