Hyphenation of spotlights
How to hyphenate spotlights
Because it is a word with a single syllable, spotlights is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 10
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 10
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of spotlights
spotlights is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
- nounThe circle of light shed by a spotlight.
- nounThe center of attention; the highlight or most important part.
Example: Some people enjoy the spotlight.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo illuminate with a spotlight.
Example: We spotlight the star, but the supporting cast has all the great lines in this scene.
- verbTo draw attention to.
Example: The news series served to spotlight corruption.
Words nearby spotlights
- spot-winged
- spotless
- spotlessly
- spotlessness
- spotlight
- spotlighted
- spotlighter
- spotlighting
- (spotlights)
- spotlike
- spotlit
- spotrump
- spots
- spotsman
- spotsmen
- spottable
- spottail
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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.