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Hyphenation of safety-valve

How to hyphenate safety-valve

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

safety-valve
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
12
Words Count
2
Characters without spaces Count
12
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: safetyvalve

Definitions of safety-valve

safety-valve is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A relief valve set to open at a pressure below that at which a container (such as a boiler) would burst.
  • noun
    Any mechanism offering relief from pressure or tension, e.g. emotionally.

    Synonyms: outlet, release

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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.