Hyphenation of second-rate
How to hyphenate second-rate
Because it is a word with a single syllable, second-rate is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 11
- Words Count
- 2
- Characters without spaces Count
- 11
Definitions of second-rate
second-rate is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA British ship-of-the-line sail warship having 90 to 98 guns dispersed on three gundecks.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveOf mediocre quality; not first class.
Words nearby second-rate
- second-floor
- second-foot
- second-growth
- second-guess
- second-guesser
- second-hand
- second-handedness
- second-in-command
- (second-rate)
- second-rateness
- second-rater
- second-sighted
- second-sightedness
- second-story
- second-touch
- secondar
- secondaries
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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.