Hyphenation of starboard
How to hyphenate starboard
Because it is a word with a single syllable, starboard is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of starboard
starboard is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Used to unambiguously refer to directions according to the sides of the vessel, rather than those of a crew member or object.
- nounOne of the two traditional watches aboard a ship standing a watch in two.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel.
Example: to starboard the helm
Words nearby starboard
- star-thistle
- star-throated
- star-watching
- star-wearing
- star-wise
- star-ypointing
- starblind
- starbloom
- (starboard)
- starboards
- starbolins
- starbowlines
- starbright
- starbuck
- starch
- starch-digesting
- starch-producing
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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.