Hyphenation of keys

Are you trying to hyphenate keys? Unfortunately it cannot be hyphenated because it only contains one syllable.

keys

Definitions of keys:

1.	Metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
2.	Something crucial for explaining The key to development is economic integration
3.	Pitch of the voice He spoke in a low key
4.	Any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music
5.	A kilogram of a narcotic drug They were carrying two keys of heroin
6.	A winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple
7.	United States lawyer and poet who wrote a poem after witnessing the British attack on Baltimore during the War of 1812 The poem was later set to music and entitled `The Star-Spangled Banner' (1779-1843)
8.	A coral reef off the southern coast of Florida
9.	(basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court Usually painted a different color from the rest of the court He hit a jump shot from the top of the key He dominates play in the paint
10.	A list of answers to a test Some students had stolen the key to the final exam
11.	A list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations
12.	A generic term for any device whose possession entitles the holder to a means of access A safe-deposit box usually requires two keys to open it
13.	Mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock)
14.	The central building block at the top of an arch or vault
15.	A lever (as in a keyboard) that actuates a mechanism when depressed
16.	Identify as in botany or biology, for example
17.	Provide with a key We were keyed after the locks were changed in the building
18.	Vandalize a car by scratching the sides with a key His new Mercedes was keyed last night in the parking lot
19.	Regulate the musical pitch of
20.	Harmonize with or adjust to Key one's actions to the voters' prevailing attitude
21.	Serving as an essential component A cardinal rule The central cause of the problem An example that was fundamental to the argument Computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure

Last hyphenations of this language

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Hyphenator

The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. The hyphen should not be confused with dashes, which are longer and have different uses, or with the minus sign, which is also longer in some contexts. Some words can be hyphenated in different places and you can use this website to find out where. Also reffered to as syllable counter and divider.