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Hyphenation of sidetracks

How to hyphenate sidetracks

sidetracks is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, sidetracks is hyphenated as:

side-tracks
Syllables Count
2
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
1
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of sidetracks

sidetracks is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • 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.

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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.