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Hyphenation of merry-go-round

How to hyphenate merry-go-round

Because it is a word with a single syllable, merry-go-round is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

merry-go-round
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
14
Words Count
3
Characters without spaces Count
14
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: merryround

Definitions of merry-go-round

merry-go-round is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A carousel; a pleasure ride, typically found at fairs and amusement parks, consisting of a slowly revolving circular platform on which various seats are fixed, frequently shaped like horses or other animals.

    Synonyms: carousel, roundabout

  • noun
    A piece of playground equipment consisting of a circular platform that is made to revolve by pushing while users stand on it.
  • noun
    A meaningless cycle; a bustle of activity that gets nowhere
  • noun
    A freight train of hopper goods wagons which loads and unloads its cargo while moving.

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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.