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Hyphenation of leaflet

How to hyphenate leaflet

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

leaflet
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: leaflet

Definitions of leaflet

leaflet is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    One of the components of a compound leaf.
  • noun
    A small plant leaf.

    Synonyms: leafling

    Example: The new leaflets at the end of the branch were a lighter shade of green than the mature leaves.

  • noun
    A small sheet of paper containing information, used for dissemination of said information, often an advertisement.

    Synonyms: flier, flyer, folder, handbill, pamphlet

    Example: A leaflet had been left under the car's windshield wiper.

  • noun
    A flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To distribute leaflets to.

    Example: A sidewalk preacher gave an impassioned sermon while an assistant leafleted those who stayed to listen.

  • verb
    To distribute leaflets.

    Example: During the summer, Peter earned some extra cash by leafleting for a local pizza delivery restaurant.

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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.