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.

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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

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

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.

Words nearby try

trutination
trutine
trutta
truttaceous
truvat
truxillic
truxillin
truxilline
(try)
try-
try-on
try-pot
tryer-out
trygon
trygonidae
tryhouse
trying

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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.