Hyphenation of sidetracked
How to hyphenate sidetracked
sidetracked is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, sidetracked is hyphenated as:
- Syllables Count
- 3
- Characters Count
- 11
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 11
- Hyphens Count
- 2
Definitions of sidetracked
- verb To divert (a locomotive or train) on to a lesser used track in order to allow other trains to pass.
- verb To divert or distract (someone) from a main issue or course of action with an alternate or less relevant topic or activity; or, to use deliberate trickery or sly wordplay when talking to (a person) in order to avoid discussion of a subject.
Example: I hope you can sidetrack the teacher with questions so we don't have to take the exam.
- verb To sideline; to push aside; to divert or distract from, reducing (something) to a secondary or subordinate position.
Example: He has sidetracked this debate for far too long.
- verb To deviate briefly from the topic at hand.
Example: Just to sidetrack a little bit from the subject I will explain my reasoning.
Words nearby sidetracked
- sidesway
- sideswipe
- sideswiped
- sideswiper
- sideswipers
- sideswipes
- sideswiping
- sidetrack
- (sidetracked)
- sidetracking
- sidetracks
- sidewalk
- sidewalk's
- sidewalks
- sidewall
- sidewalls
- sideward
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.
Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.