Hyphenation of portcullis

How to hyphenate portcullis

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

portcullis

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: portcullis

Definitions of portcullis

portcullis is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A gate in the form of a grating which is lowered into place at the entrance to a castle, fort, etc.
noun
An English coin of the reign of Elizabeth I, struck for the use of the East India Company, and bearing the figure of a portcullis on the reverse.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To obstruct with, or as with, a portcullis; to shut; to bar.

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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.