Hyphenation of steamroller
How to hyphenate steamroller
Because it is a word with a single syllable, steamroller is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 11
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 11
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of steamroller
steamroller is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA steam-powered heavy road roller
- nounAny heavy road roller
- noun(by extension) any seemingly irresistible force
- nounA pipe, used for smoking cannabis, open at both ends and having a bowl near one end; it rolls the smoke (steam)
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo level a road using a steamroller
- verbTo proceed ruthlessly against all opposition as if with an overwhelming force; to overpower
Words nearby steamroller
- steamily
- steaminess
- steaming
- steamless
- steamlike
- steampipe
- steamproof
- steamroll
- (steamroller)
- steamrollered
- steamrollering
- steamrollers
- steams
- steamship
- steamship's
- steamships
- steamtight
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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.