Hyphenation of pierces
How to hyphenate pierces
Because it is a word with a single syllable, pierces is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 7
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 7
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of pierces
- verb To puncture; to break through
Example: The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash.
- verb To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry
Example: Can you believe he pierced his tongue?
- verb To break or interrupt abruptly
Example: A scream pierced the silence.
- verb To get to the heart or crux of (a matter).
Example: to pierce a mystery
- verb To penetrate; to affect deeply.
Words nearby pierces
- pierce
- pierceable
- pierced
- piercel
- pierceless
- piercent
- piercer
- piercers
- (pierces)
- piercing
- piercingly
- piercingness
- piercings
- pierdrop
- pierette
- pierhead
- pierian
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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.