Hyphenation of merry-go-round

How to hyphenate merry-go-round

merry-go-round is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. 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. For now, merry-go-round is hyphenated as:

mer-ry-go-round

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 14
Words Count: 3
Characters without spaces Count: 14

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

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.