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.

hike

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 4
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 4
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of hike

hike is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A long walk.
noun
An abrupt increase.
Example: The tenants were not happy with the rent hike.
noun
The snap of the ball to start a play.
noun
A sharp upward tug to raise something.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To take a long walk for pleasure or exercise.
Example: Don't forget to bring the map when we go hiking tomorrow.
verb
To unfairly or suddenly raise a price.
verb
To snap the ball to start a play.
verb
To lean out to the windward side of a sailboat in order to counterbalance the effects of the wind on the sails.
verb
To 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.