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Hyphenation of prolonged

How to hyphenate prolonged

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

prolonged
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: prolonged

Definitions of prolonged

prolonged is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To extend in space or length.
  • verb
    To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of

    Synonyms: "draw out"

  • verb
    To put off to a distant time; to postpone.

    Example: The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further.

  • verb
    To become longer; lengthen.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Lengthy in duration; extended; protracted.

Words nearby prolonged

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.