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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.

spotlights
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: spotlights

Definitions of spotlights

spotlights is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
  • noun
    The circle of light shed by a spotlight.
  • noun
    The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.

    Example: Some people enjoy the spotlight.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To illuminate with a spotlight.

    Example: We spotlight the star, but the supporting cast has all the great lines in this scene.

  • verb
    To draw attention to.

    Example: The news series served to spotlight corruption.

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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.