Hyphenation of saint
How to hyphenate saint
Because it is a word with a single syllable, saint is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 5
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 5
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of saint
saint is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA person whom a church or another religious group has officially recognised as especially holy or godly; one eminent for piety and virtue.
Example: Kateri Tekakwitha was proclaimed a saint.
- noun(by extension) A person with positive qualities; one who does good.
Example: Dorothy Day was a living saint.
- nounOne of the blessed in heaven.
- nounA holy object.
Words nearby saint
- saimy
- sain
- saindoux
- sained
- sainfoin
- sainfoins
- saining
- sains
- (saint)
- saint-errant
- saint-errantry
- saint-john's-wort
- saintdom
- saintdoms
- sainte
- sainted
- saintess
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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.