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Hyphenation of mumbo-jumbo

How to hyphenate mumbo-jumbo

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

mumbo-jumbo
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
11
Words Count
2
Characters without spaces Count
11
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: mumbojumbo

Definitions of mumbo-jumbo

mumbo-jumbo is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A deity or other supernatural being said to have been worshipped by certain West African peoples; an idol.
  • noun
    Any object of superstition; religious words and/or actions which are seen as superstitious or fraudulent.

    Example: Rev. Quack's healing services are little more than mumbo jumbo.

  • noun
    (by extension) Any confusing or meaningless speech; nonsense, gibberish.

    Example: Football lingo is mumbo jumbo to me.

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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.