Hyphenation of penthouse

How to hyphenate penthouse

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

penthouse

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: penthouse

Definitions of penthouse

penthouse is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
An outhouse or other structure (especially one with a sloping roof) attached to the outside wall of a building, sometimes as protection from the weather.
noun
An apartment or suite found on an upper floor, or floors, of a tall building, especially one that is expensive or luxurious with panoramic views. Sometimes these are located just under "penthouse mechanical" floors.
noun
Any of the sloping roofs at the side of a real tennis court.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To provide with a penthouse, shelter by means of a shed sloping from a wall, or anything similar.

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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.