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Hyphenation of tribute

How to hyphenate tribute

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

tribute
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: tribute

Definitions of tribute

tribute is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.

    Example: Please accept this as a tribute of our thanks.

  • noun
    A payment made by one nation to another in submission.

    Example: The Ancient Romans made their conquered countries pay tribute.

  • noun
    Extortion; protection money.
  • noun
    A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord.
  • noun
    A certain proportion of the mined ore, or of its value, given to the miner as payment.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To pay as tribute.

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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.