Hyphenation of underpinnings
How to hyphenate underpinnings
Because it is a word with a single syllable, underpinnings is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 13
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 13
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of underpinnings
underpinnings is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.
Example: This house's underpinning is not up to standard.
- nounA basis for something.
Example: I would like to know more about the underpinning of this political theory.
- nounThe lower body or legs.
Words nearby underpinnings
- underpicked
- underpier
- underpilaster
- underpile
- underpin
- underpinned
- underpinner
- underpinning
- (underpinnings)
- underpins
- underpitch
- underpitched
- underplain
- underplan
- underplant
- underplanted
- underplanting
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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.