Hyphenation of step-ladder

How to hyphenate step-ladder

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

step-ladder

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 11
Words Count: 2
Characters without spaces Count: 11

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: ladder

Definitions of step-ladder

step-ladder is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A ladder with steps or treads instead of rungs that is hinged in the middle to form an inverted V, with stays to keep the two halves at a fixed angle.
noun
The player over whom another player marks to take a spectacular mark.

Words nearby step-ladder

step-back
step-by-step
step-cline
step-cone
step-cut
step-down
step-in
step-ins
(step-ladder)
step-log
step-off
step-on
step-parent
step-up
stepaunt
stepbairn
stepbrother

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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.