Hyphenation of hike
How to hyphenate hike
Because it is a word with a single syllable, hike is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 4
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 4
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of hike
hike is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA long walk.
- nounAn abrupt increase.
Example: The tenants were not happy with the rent hike.
- nounThe snap of the ball to start a play.
- nounA sharp upward tug to raise something.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo take a long walk for pleasure or exercise.
Example: Don't forget to bring the map when we go hiking tomorrow.
- verbTo unfairly or suddenly raise a price.
- verbTo snap the ball to start a play.
- verbTo lean out to the windward side of a sailboat in order to counterbalance the effects of the wind on the sails.
- verbTo pull up or tug upwards sharply.
Example: She hiked her skirt up.
Words nearby hike
- hijacked
- hijacker
- hijackers
- hijacking
- hijackings
- hijacks
- hijinks
- hijra
- (hike)
- hiked
- hiker
- hikers
- hikes
- hiking
- hikuli
- hila
- hilar
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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.