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Hyphenation of upstart

How to hyphenate upstart

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

upstart
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: upstart

Definitions of upstart

upstart is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.
  • noun
    The meadow saffron.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To rise suddenly, to spring

    Example: And his unready weapons gan in hand to take.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Acting like a parvenu.
  • adjective
    Self-important and presumptuous.

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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.