Hyphenation of regret
How to hyphenate regret
Because it is a word with a single syllable, regret is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 6
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 6
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of regret
regret is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounEmotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.
- nounDislike; aversion.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.
Example: He regretted his words.
- verb(more generally) To feel sorry about (any thing).
Example: I regret that I have to do this, but I don't have a choice.
- verbTo miss; to feel the loss or absence of.
Words nearby regret
- regressionist
- regressions
- regressive
- regressively
- regressiveness
- regressivity
- regressor
- regressors
- (regret)
- regretable
- regretableness
- regretably
- regretful
- regretfully
- regretfulness
- regretless
- regretlessness
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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.