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Hyphenation of undermine

How to hyphenate undermine

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

undermine
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: undermine

Definitions of undermine

undermine is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap.
  • verb
    To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage.

    Example: The war efforts were undermined by the constant bickering between the allies.

  • verb
    To erode the base or foundation of something, e.g. by the action of water.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.

Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.