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Hyphenation of percussion

How to hyphenate percussion

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

percussion
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: percussion

Definitions of percussion

percussion is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The collision of two bodies in order to produce a sound.
  • noun
    The sound so produced.
  • noun
    The detonation of a percussion cap in a firearm.
  • noun
    The tapping of the body as an aid to medical diagnosis.
  • noun
    The section of an orchestra or band containing percussion instruments; such instruments considered as a group; in bands, may be separate from drum kits.
  • noun
    The repeated striking of an object to break or shape it, as in percussion drilling.
  • noun
    The outer side of the hand.

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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.