Hyphenation of swamp

How to hyphenate swamp

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

swamp

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 5
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of swamp

swamp is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A piece of wet, spongy land; low ground saturated with water; soft, wet ground which may have a growth of certain kinds of trees, but is unfit for agricultural or pastoral purposes.
noun
A type of wetland that stretches for vast distances, and is home to many creatures which have adapted specifically to that environment.
noun
A place or situation that is foul or where progress is difficult.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To drench or fill with water.
Example: The boat was swamped in the storm.
verb
To overwhelm; to make too busy, or overrun the capacity of.
Example: I have been swamped with paperwork ever since they started using the new system.
verb
To plunge into difficulties and perils; to overwhelm; to ruin; to wreck.

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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.