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Hyphenation of pigeonholes

How to hyphenate pigeonholes

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

pigeonholes
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: pigeonholes

Definitions of pigeonholes

pigeonholes is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    One of an array of compartments for housing pigeons.
  • noun
    One of an array of compartments for receiving mail and other messages at a college, office, etc.

    Example: Fred was disappointed to find his pigeonhole empty except for bills and a flyer offering 20% off on manicures.

  • noun
    One of an array of compartments for storing scrolls at a library.
  • noun
    A similar compartment in a desk, used for sorting and storing papers.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc.

    Example: Fred was tired of being pigeonholed as a computer geek.

  • verb
    To put aside, to not act on (proposals, suggestions, advice).

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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.