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Hyphenation of riddle

How to hyphenate riddle

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

riddle
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: riddle

Definitions of riddle

riddle is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A verbal puzzle, mystery, or other problem of an intellectual nature.

    Synonyms: "brain-teaser", conundrum, enigma

    Example: Here's a riddle: It's black, and white, and red all over. What is it?

  • noun
    An ancient verbal, poetic, or literary form, in which, rather than a rhyme scheme, there are parallel opposing expressions with a hidden meaning.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To speak ambiguously or enigmatically.
  • verb
    To solve, answer, or explicate a riddle or question.

    Example: Riddle me this.

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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.