Hyphenation of sweeter

How to hyphenate sweeter

sweeter is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the precise hyphenation for the word you've entered. This method guarantees that your text is hyphenated correctly and conforms to established linguistic norms. sweeter is hyphenated as:

sweet-er

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 7
Hyphens Count: 1

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: sw2eet3er

Definitions of sweeter

sweeter is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Having a pleasant taste, especially one relating to the basic taste sensation induced by sugar.
Example: a sweet apple
adjective
Having a taste of sugar.
adjective
Retaining a portion of sugar.
Example: Sweet wines are better dessert wines.
adjective
Not having a salty taste.
Example: sweet butter
adjective
Having a pleasant smell.
Example: a sweet scent
adjective
Not decaying, fermented, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale.
Example: sweet milk
adjective
Having a pleasant sound.
Example: a sweet tune
adjective
Having a pleasing disposition.
Example: a sweet child
adjective
Having a helpful disposition.
Example: It was sweet of him to help out.
adjective
Free from excessive unwanted substances like acid or sulphur.
Example: sweet crude oil
adjective
Very pleasing; agreeable.
Example: The new Lexus was a sweet birthday gift.
adjective
Doing well; in a good or happy position.
adjective
(followed by on) Romantically fixated, enamoured with, fond of
Example: The attraction was mutual and instant; they were sweet on one another from first sight.
adjective
Fresh; not salt or brackish.
Example: sweet water
adjective
Pleasing to the eye; beautiful; mild and attractive; fair.
Example: a sweet colour or complexion

Words nearby sweeter

What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.