Hyphenation of northerly
How to hyphenate northerly
Because it is a word with a single syllable, northerly is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of northerly
northerly is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA wind blowing from the north.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveFacing the north; directed towards the north.
- adjectiveLocated in a northern region
- adjectiveComing from the north.
Definition 1 as adverb
- adverbIn an northward direction or position; (towards the) north.
- adverbFrom the north.
Words nearby northerly
- northeastwards
- northen
- northeners
- norther
- northered
- northering
- northerlies
- northerliness
- (northerly)
- northern
- northerner
- northerners
- northernize
- northernly
- northernmost
- northernness
- northerns
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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.