Hyphenation of horsepower
How to hyphenate horsepower
Because it is a word with a single syllable, horsepower is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 10
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 10
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of horsepower
horsepower is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounPower derived from the motion of a horse.
- nounA non-metric unit of power (symbol hp) with various definitions, for different applications. The most common of them is probably the mechanical horsepower, approximately equal to 745.7 watts.
- nounA metric unit (symbol often PS from the German abbreviation), approximately equal to 735.5 watts.
- nounStrength.
Example: political horsepower
Words nearby horsepower
- horsenail
- horsepipe
- horseplay
- horseplayer
- horseplayers
- horseplayful
- horseplays
- horsepond
- (horsepower)
- horsepower-hour
- horsepower-year
- horsepowers
- horsepox
- horser
- horseracing
- horseradish
- horseradishes
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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.