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Hyphenation of undertone

How to hyphenate undertone

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

undertone
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: undertone

Definitions of undertone

undertone is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.
  • noun
    An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, verbal dialogue or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent.
  • noun
    A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.
  • noun
    A low state of the physical faculties.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To accompany as an undertone.
  • verb
    To say or speak in an undertone.
  • verb
    To present as less important, noticeable or prominent.

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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.