Hyphenation of puzzle

How to hyphenate puzzle

puzzle 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, puzzle is hyphenated as:

puz-zle

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 6
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 puzzle

puzzle is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
Anything that is difficult to understand or make sense of.
Example: Where he went after he left the house is a puzzle.
noun
A game for one or more people that is more or less difficult to work out or complete.
noun
A crossword puzzle.
noun
A jigsaw puzzle.
noun
A riddle.
noun
Something made with marvellous skill; something of ingenious construction.
noun
The state of being puzzled; perplexity.
Example: to be in a puzzle

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To perplex (someone).
verb
To think long and carefully, in bewilderment.
Example: We puzzled over the curious-shaped lock, but were unable to discover how the key should be inserted.
verb
To make intricate; to entangle.

Words nearby puzzle

putz
putzed
putzes
putzing
puxy
puy
puya
puyallup
(puzzle)
puzzle-brain
puzzle-cap
puzzle-headed
puzzle-monkey
puzzle-wit
puzzleation
puzzled
puzzledly

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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.