Hyphenation of profound

How to hyphenate profound

profound is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. 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. For now, profound is hyphenated as:

pro-found

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 8
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 8
Hyphens Count: 1

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of profound

profound is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The deep; the sea; the ocean.
noun
An abyss.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To cause to sink deeply; to cause to dive or penetrate far down.
verb
To dive deeply; to penetrate.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to great depth; deep.
adjective
Very deep; very serious
adjective
Intellectually deep; entering far into subjects; reaching to the bottom of a matter, or of a branch of learning; thorough
Example: a profound investigation
adjective
Characterized by intensity; deeply felt; pervading
adjective
Bending low, exhibiting or expressing deep humility; lowly; submissive

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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.