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Hyphenation of mistresses

How to hyphenate mistresses

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

mistresses
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: mistresses

Definitions of mistresses

mistresses is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A woman, specifically one with great control, authority or ownership

    Synonyms: boss, head, leader

    Example: (male equivalent) master

  • noun
    A female teacher

    Synonyms: schoolmarm

    Example: (male equivalent) master

  • noun
    The other woman in an extramarital relationship, generally including sexual relations

    Synonyms: "bit on the side", comaré, "fancy woman", goomah

  • noun
    A dominatrix

    Example: (male equivalent) master

  • noun
    A woman well skilled in anything, or having the mastery over it
  • noun
    A woman regarded with love and devotion; a sweetheart
  • noun
    A married woman; a wife
  • noun
    The jack in the game of bowls
  • noun
    A female companion to a master (a man with control, authority or ownership)

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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.