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Hyphenation of no-man's-land

How to hyphenate no-man's-land

Because it is a word with a single syllable, no-man's-land is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

no-man's-land
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
13
Words Count
3
Characters without spaces Count
13
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: man's

Definitions of no-man's-land

no-man's-land is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The ground between trenches where a soldier from either side would be easily targeted.
  • noun
    A space amidships used to keep blocks, ropes, etc.; a space on a ship belonging to no one in particular to care for.
  • noun
    Part of a prison, hospital complex, etc. where people are not normally allowed to go.
  • noun
    A place where no one can or should be.
  • noun
    The area between the backcourt and the space close to the net, from which it is difficult to return the ball.
  • noun
    Territory, often disputed, that cannot be inhabited because of fear of conflict, especially:
  • noun
    (medic) The fanciful term for the fibrous sheath of the flexor tendons of the hand, specifically in the zone from the distal palmar crease to the proximal interphalangeal joint.

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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.