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Hyphenation of reap

How to hyphenate reap

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

reap
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
4
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
4
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is:

Definitions of reap

reap is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A bundle of grain; a handful of grain laid down by the reaper as it is cut.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To cut (for example a grain) with a sickle, scythe, or reaping machine
  • verb
    To gather (e.g. a harvest) by cutting.
  • verb
    To obtain or receive as a reward, in a good or a bad sense.

    Example: to reap a benefit from exertions

  • verb
    To terminate a child process that has previously exited, thereby removing it from the process table.

    Example: Until a child process is reaped, it may be listed in the process table as a zombie or defunct process.

  • verb
    To deprive of the beard; to shave.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.

Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.