Hyphenation of receptacle

How to hyphenate receptacle

receptacle is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, receptacle is hyphenated as:

re-cep-ta-cle

Syllables Count: 4
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 3

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

Definitions of receptacle

receptacle is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A container.
noun
The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus.
noun
A structure at the end of a branch of an alga containing conceptacles (reproductive organs).
noun
An organ that receives and holds a secretion.
noun
A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.

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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.