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Hyphenation of honky-tonk

How to hyphenate honky-tonk

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

honky-tonk
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Words Count
2
Characters without spaces Count
10
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: honky

Definitions of honky-tonk

honky-tonk is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A bar or nightclub that caters to Southern patrons and provides country music for entertainment.
  • noun
    Any cheap nightclub.

    Example: Gimme, gimme, gimme the honky-tonk blues. The Rolling Stones, "Honky-tonk Woman".

  • noun
    The type of music typically played in such a club
  • noun
    A style of country music emphasizing traditional country instruments (e.g., guitar, steel guitar and fiddle); a rough, nasal vocal style; and tragic themes such as heartbreak, infidelity and alcoholism often associated with patrons of honky-tonks.

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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.