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Hyphenation for “behinds”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “behinds”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "behinds" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “behinds” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „behinds“ ⟶ „be-hinds“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "behinds"

behinds >> /bɪˈhʌɪnd/

Definition: [preposition] At or to the far side of (something), typically so as to be hidden by it.
Example: the recording machinery was kept behind screens

Synonyms of "behinds"

at the back of | at the rear of | beyond | on the other side of | on the far side of | on the further side of |

Definition: [preposition] Following or further back than (another member of a moving group)
Example: we were stuck behind a slow-moving tractor

Synonyms of "behinds"

at the back of | at the rear of | beyond | on the other side of | on the far side of | on the further side of |

Definition: [preposition] In support of or giving guidance to (someone else)
Example: whatever you decide to do, I'll be behind you

Synonyms of "behinds"

supporting | backing | for | on the side of | in agreement with |

Definition: [preposition] After the departure or death of (someone)
Example: he left behind him a manuscript which was subsequently published

Definition: [preposition] Less advanced than (someone or something) in achievement or development.
Example: the government admitted it is ten years behind the West in PC technology

Synonyms of "behinds"

less advanced than | slower than | weaker than | inferior to |

Definition: [preposition] Having a lower score than (another competitor)
Example: Woosnam moved to ten under par, five shots behind Fred Couples

Definition: [adverb] At or to the far side of something.
Example: Campbell grabbed him from behind

Definition: [adverb] In a particular place after leaving or after others have moved on.
Example: don't leave me behind

Synonyms of "behinds"

afterwards | remaining after departure |

Definition: [adverb] Further back than other members of a moving group.
Example: Ben led the way, with Joe a short distance behind

Synonyms of "behinds"

after | afterwards | at the back | in the rear | in the wake | at the end | at six o'clock |

Definition: [adverb] (in a contest or match) having a score lower than that of the opposing team.
Example: England were still 382 runs behind

Definition: [adverb] Late in accomplishing a task.
Example: I'm getting behind with my work

Synonyms of "behinds"

running late | late | behind schedule | behindhand | delayed | not on time | behind time |

Definition: [noun] A person's buttocks.

Synonyms of "behinds"

buttocks | bottom | cheeks | hindquarters | haunches | rump | rear end | seat |

Definition: [noun] A kick that sends the ball over a behind line, or a touch that sends it between the inner posts, scoring one point.
Example: In an amazing hour of football stretching over the first, second and third quarters the two teams combined to kick 16 straight behinds.