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Work · February 14, 2010

My project for this weekend (with source)

Effortlessly hyphenate English (US) words with HyphenateIt. Ideal for writers, editors, and language enthusiasts. Fast, accurate, multilingual hyphenation tool.

My project for this weekend (with source) launched on February 14, 2010 with 120 votes and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 16 years on.

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In plain words

HyphenateIt is a hyphenation tool that breaks English and 30+ other languages into syllables for display and formatting. It serves writers, editors, and language enthusiasts by providing fast, accurate results accessible from any device without installation. The tool offers word definitions and etymological information alongside hyphenation, with an emphasis on clean presentation and advanced algorithmic processing.

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From the sources

The smart hyphenation tool for writers, editors, and language enthusiasts. Fast, accurate, and supporting 30+ languages. Selected deterministically as a 26-syllable word with rich morphological structure. Get instant hyphenation results powered by advanced algorithms. No waiting, no delays. Comprehensive support for English, German, French, Spanish, and many more world languages. Get rich word definitions, etymology, and deep linguistic insights for every word. Access from any device - desktop, tablet, or mobile. No installation required. Clean, elegant hyphenation display with syllable highlighting and copy support. Perfect for typesetting, print design, and creating professional…from softhyphen.com

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