Hyphenation of plantains
How to hyphenate plantains
Because it is a word with a single syllable, plantains is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of plantains
plantains is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA plant of the genus Plantago, with a rosette of sessile leaves about 10 cm long with a narrow part instead of a petiole, and with a spike inflorescence with the flower spacing varying widely among the species. See also psyllium.
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA plant in the genus Musa, the genus that includes banana, but with lower sugar content than banana.
- nounThe fruit of the plant, usually cooked before eating and used like potatoes.
Words nearby plantains
- plantaginaceae
- plantaginaceous
- plantaginales
- plantagineous
- plantago
- plantain
- plantain-eater
- plantain-leaved
- (plantains)
- plantal
- plantano
- plantar
- plantaris
- plantarium
- plantation
- plantation's
- plantationlike
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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.