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Hyphenation of paraffins

How to hyphenate paraffins

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

paraffins
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: paraffins

Definitions of paraffins

paraffins is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A petroleum-based thin and colorless fuel oil

    Synonyms: kerosene

  • noun
    Any member of the alkane hydrocarbons.
  • noun
    Paraffin wax.

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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.