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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.

regret
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
6
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: regret

Definitions of regret

regret is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Emotional 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.
  • noun
    Dislike; aversion.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To 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.

  • verb
    To miss; to feel the loss or absence of.

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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.