Hyphenation of platypuses
How to hyphenate platypuses
Because it is a word with a single syllable, platypuses is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 10
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 10
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of platypuses
platypuses is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA semi-aquatic, egg-laying monotreme mammal with a bill resembling that of a duck, that has a mole-like body, a tail resembling that of a beaver, a waterproof pelt, and flat webbed feet — males have poisonous spurs on the inside of the back legs; Ornithorhynchus anatinus
Words nearby platypuses
- platyphyllous
- platypi
- platypod
- platypoda
- platypodia
- platypodous
- platyptera
- platypus
- (platypuses)
- platypygous
- platyrhina
- platyrhini
- platyrhynchous
- platyrrhin
- platyrrhina
- platyrrhine
- platyrrhini
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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.