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Hyphenation of labyrinth

How to hyphenate labyrinth

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

Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy.

labyrinth
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of labyrinth

labyrinth is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A maze-like structure built by Daedalus in Knossos, containing the Minotaur.
  • noun
    Part of the inner ear.
  • noun
    Anything complicated and confusing, like a maze.
  • noun
    Any of various satyrine butterflies of the genus Neope.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To enclose in a labyrinth, or as though in a labyrinth.
  • verb
    To arrange in the form of a labyrinth.
  • verb
    To twist and wind, following a labyrinthine path.
  • verb
    To render lost and confused, as if in a labyrinth.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.