Hyphenation of observe

How to hyphenate observe

observe 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, observe is hyphenated as:

ob-serve

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 7
Hyphens Count: 1

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

Definitions of observe

observe is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
Example: From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat.
verb
To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).
Example: Please observe all posted speed limits.
verb
To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence).
verb
To comment on something; to make an observation.
Example: The senator observed that the bill would be detrimental to his constituents.

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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.