Hyphenation of watchdogs

How to hyphenate watchdogs

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

watchdogs

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: watchdogs

Definitions of watchdogs

watchdogs is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A guard dog
noun
An individual or group that monitors the activities of another entity (such as an individual, corporation, non-profit group, or governmental organization) on behalf of the public to ensure that entity does not behave illegally or unethically.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To perform a function analogous to that of a watchdog; to guard and warn.
verb
To be continuously reset by a watchdog timer.

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watchdogged
watchdogging
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watched
watcher
watchers
watches
watchet
watchet-colored
watcheye
watcheyes

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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.