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Hyphenation for “bitter”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “bitter”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "bitter" 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 “bitter” 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: „bitter“ ⟶ „bit-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 "bitter"

bitter >> /ˈbɪdər/

Definition: [noun] Beer that is strongly flavored with hops and has a bitter taste.
Example: a pint of bitter

Definition: [noun] Liquor that is flavored with the sharp pungent taste of plant extracts and is used as an additive in cocktails or as a medicinal substance to promote appetite or digestion.
Example: a dash of bitters

Definition: [adjective] Having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.
Example: the raw berries have an intensely bitter flavor

Synonyms of "bitter"

sharp | acid | acidic | pungent | acrid | tart | sour | biting | harsh | unsweetened | vinegary | acetous |

Definition: [adjective] (of people or their feelings or behavior) angry, hurt, or resentful because of one's bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment.
Example: I don't feel jealous or bitter

Synonyms of "bitter"

resentful | embittered | aggrieved | dissatisfied | disgruntled | discontented | grudge-bearing | grudging | begrudging | indignant | rancorous | splenetic | spiteful | jaundiced | ill-disposed | sullen | sour | churlish | morose | petulant | peevish | with a chip on one's shoulder |

Definition: [adjective] (often used for emphasis) painful or unpleasant to accept or contemplate.
Example: today's decision has come as a bitter blow

Synonyms of "bitter"

painful | unpleasant | disagreeable | nasty | cruel | awful | distressing | disquieting | disturbing | upsetting | harrowing | heartbreaking | heart-rending | agonizing | unhappy | miserable | wretched | sad | poignant | grievous | traumatic | tragic | chilling | mortifying | galling | vexatious |

Definition: [adjective] (of wind, cold, or weather) intensely cold.
Example: a bitter wind blowing from the east

Synonyms of "bitter"

intensely cold | bitterly cold | freezing | icy | icy-cold | arctic | glacial | frosty | frigid | chilly |