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Hyphenation of jawbone

How to hyphenate jawbone

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

jawbone
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: jawbone

Definitions of jawbone

jawbone is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The bone of the lower jaw; the mandible.
  • noun
    Any of the bones in the lower or upper jaw.
  • noun
    (singular or plural) A shaken musical instrument (an idiophone) made from the jawbone of an animal and shaken such that the teeth vibrate in their sockets to produce sound.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To talk persistently in an attempt to persuade somebody to cooperate.

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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.