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Hyphenation for “better”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “better”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "better" 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 “better” 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: „better“ ⟶ „bet-ter“.

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 "better"

better >> /ˈbɛdər/

Definition: [noun] The better one; that which is better.
Example: the Natural History Museum book is by far the better of the two

Definition: [noun] One's superiors in social class or ability.
Example: I'm not one to speak ill of my betters

Definition: [adjective] Of a more excellent or effective type or quality.
Example: hoping for better weather

Synonyms of "better"

superior | finer | of higher quality | greater | in a different class | one step ahead |

Definition: [adjective] Partly or fully recovered from illness, injury, or mental stress; less unwell.
Example: his leg was getting better

Synonyms of "better"

healthier | fitter | stronger | less ill |

Definition: [adverb] More excellently or effectively.
Example: Johnny could do better if he tried

Synonyms of "better"

to a higher standard | in a finer way | in a superior way |

Definition: [transitive verb] Improve on or surpass (an existing or previous level or achievement)
Example: bettering his previous time by ten minutes

Synonyms of "better"

surpass | improve on | beat | exceed | excel | top | cap | trump | eclipse | outstrip | outdo | outmatch | go one better than |