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Hyphenation of try

How to hyphenate try

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

try
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
3
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
3
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is:

Definitions of try

try is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    An attempt.

    Example: I gave unicycling a try but I couldn’t do it.

  • noun
    An act of tasting or sampling.

    Example: I gave sushi a try but I didn’t like it.

  • noun
    A score in rugby league and rugby union, analogous to a touchdown in American football.

    Example: Today I scored my first try.

  • noun
    A screen, or sieve, for grain.
  • noun
    A field goal or extra point

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.

    Example: I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t.

  • verb
    To divide; to separate.
  • verb
    To test, to work out.
  • verb
    To experiment, to strive.
  • verb
    To lie to in heavy weather under just sufficient sail to head into the wind.
  • verb
    To strain; to subject to excessive tests.

    Example: Repeated failures try one's patience.

  • verb
    (used with another verb) To want

    Example: I am really not trying to hear you talk about my mama like that.

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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.