Hyphenation of herring-bone
How to hyphenate herring-bone
Because it is a word with a single syllable, herring-bone is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 12
- Words Count
- 2
- Characters without spaces Count
- 12
Definitions of herring-bone
herring-bone is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA bone of a herring
- nounA zigzag pattern, especially made by bricks, on a cloth, or by stitches in sewing
- nounA method of climbing a hill by pointing the skis outward in a V-shape to keep from sliding backwards.
- nounTwilled fabric woven in rows of parallel sloping lines
Words nearby herring-bone
- herr-ban
- herrengrundite
- herrenvolk
- herrgrdsost
- herried
- herries
- herring
- (herring-bone)
- herring-kale
- herring-pond
- herring-shaped
- herring's
- herringbone
- herringbones
- herringer
- herringlike
- herrings
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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.