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Hyphenation of softballs

How to hyphenate softballs

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

softballs
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: softballs

Definitions of softballs

softballs is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand.
  • noun
    The ball used to play the sport.
  • noun
    (by analogy) A question designed to be easy to answer.

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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.