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Hyphenation of tableau

How to hyphenate tableau

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

tableau
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: tableau

Definitions of tableau

tableau is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A striking and vivid representation; a picture.
  • noun
    A vivid graphic scene of a group of people arranged as in a painting or bas relief sculpture.

    Synonyms: "tableau vivant"

  • noun
    Hence, an arrangement of actors in static positions on stage, having the effect of pointing up a particular moment in the drama, conventionally revealed by opening tableau curtains (known as "tabs").
  • noun
    A table (two-dimensional presentation of data).
  • noun
    Mostly in solitaire card games, but also in other card and board games, the main area, where random cards can be arranged.
  • noun
    A semantic tableau.

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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.