Hyphenation of straitened
How to hyphenate straitened
Because it is a word with a single syllable, straitened is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 10
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 10
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of straitened
straitened is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo make strait; to narrow or confine to a smaller space.
Example: The channel straitened the river through the town, made it flow faster, and caused more flooding upstream.
- verbTo restrict or diminish, especially financially.
Example: Rising costs put those on fixed incomes in straitened circumstances.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveSqueezed or confined
Words nearby straitened
- strait-lacing
- strait-necked
- strait-sleeved
- strait-tied
- strait-toothed
- strait-waistcoat
- strait-waisted
- straiten
- (straitened)
- straitening
- straitens
- straiter
- straitest
- straitjacket
- straitlaced
- straitlacedly
- straitlacedness
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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.