Hyphenation of parcel

How to hyphenate parcel

parcel 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, parcel is hyphenated as:

par-cel

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 6
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 parcel

parcel is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A package wrapped for shipment.
Synonyms: package
Example: I saw a brown paper parcel on my doorstep.
noun
An individual consignment of cargo for shipment, regardless of size and form.
noun
A division of land bought and sold as a unit.
Synonyms: plot
Example: I own a small parcel of land between the refinery and the fish cannery.
noun
A group of birds.
noun
An indiscriminate or indefinite number, measure, or quantity; a collection; a group.
noun
A small amount of food that has been wrapped up, for example a pastry.
noun
A portion of anything taken separately; a fragment of a whole; a part.
Example: A certain piece of land is part and parcel of another piece.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To wrap something up into the form of a package.
verb
To wrap a strip around the end of a rope.
verb
To divide and distribute by parts or portions; often with out or into.
verb
To add a parcel or item to; to itemize.

Definition 1 as adverb

adverb
Part or half; in part; partially.

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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.