Hyphenation of housekeeping
How to hyphenate housekeeping
Because it is a word with a single syllable, housekeeping is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 12
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 12
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of housekeeping
housekeeping is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe chores of maintaining a house as a residence, especially cleaning.
- nounAny general tasks that involve preparation.
Example: The computer program does some general housekeeping involving initializing variables and opening files before beginning the main processing.
- nounHospitality; a liberal and hospitable table; a supply of provisions.
Words nearby housekeeping
- househusband
- househusbands
- housekeep
- housekeeper
- housekeeper's
- housekeeperlike
- housekeeperly
- housekeepers
- (housekeeping)
- housekept
- housekkept
- housel
- houseled
- houseleek
- houseless
- houselessness
- houselet
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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.