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Hyphenation of raspberries

How to hyphenate raspberries

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

raspberries
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: raspberries

Definitions of raspberries

raspberries is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The plant Rubus idaeus.
  • noun
    Any of many other (but not all) species in the genus Rubus.
  • noun
    The juicy aggregate fruit of these plants.
  • noun
    A red colour, the colour of a ripe raspberry.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To gather or forage for raspberries.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A noise intended to imitate the passing of flatulence, made by blowing air out of the mouth while the tongue is protruding from and pressed against the lips, or by blowing air through the lips while they are pressed firmly together or against skin, used humorously or to express derision.

    Synonyms: "Bronx cheer", razz

  • noun
    A cripple.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To make the noise intended to imitate the passing of flatulence.

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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.