Hyphenation of straighten

How to hyphenate straighten

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

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

straighten

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 0

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of straighten

straighten is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To cause to become straight.
verb
To become straight.
verb
To put in order; to sort; to tidy up.
Example: to straighten one's affairs, or an account
verb
To clarify a situation or concept to (an audience).
verb
To bribe or corrupt.
verb
To stand up, especially from a sitting position.

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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.