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Hyphenation for “breaking”

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

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 "breaking"

breaking >> /breɪk/

Definition: [verb] Separate or cause to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.
Example: the branch broke with a loud snap

Synonyms of "breaking"

shatter | smash | smash to smithereens | crack | snap | fracture | fragment | splinter |

Definition: [verb] Interrupt (a sequence, course, or continuous state)
Example: the new government broke the pattern of growth

Synonyms of "breaking"

interrupt | disturb | interfere with |

Definition: [verb] Fail to observe (a law, regulation, or agreement)
Example: the council says it will prosecute traders who break the law

Synonyms of "breaking"

contravene | violate | fail to comply with | fail to observe | disobey | infringe | breach | commit a breach of | transgress against |

Definition: [verb] Crush the emotional strength, spirit, or resistance of.
Example: the idea was to better the prisoners, not to break them

Definition: [verb] (of the weather) change suddenly, especially after a fine spell.
Example: the weather broke and thunder rumbled through a leaden sky

Synonyms of "breaking"

change | undergo a change | alter | shift | metamorphose |

Definition: [verb] (of news or a scandal) suddenly become public.
Example: since the news broke I've received thousands of wonderful letters

Synonyms of "breaking"

erupt | burst out | break out |

Definition: [verb] (chiefly of an attacking player or team, or of a military force) make a rush or dash in a particular direction.
Example: Mitchell won possession and broke quickly, allowing Hughes to score

Definition: [noun] An interruption of continuity or uniformity.
Example: the magazine has been published without a break since 1950

Synonyms of "breaking"

interruption | interval | gap | hiatus | lapse of time | lacuna |

Definition: [noun] A pause in work or during an activity or event.
Example: I need a break from mental activity

Synonyms of "breaking"

rest | respite | interval | breathing space | lull | recess |

Definition: [noun] A gap or opening.
Example: the track bends left through a break in the hedge

Synonyms of "breaking"

gap | opening | space | hole | breach | chink | crack | fissure | cleft | rift | chasm |

Definition: [noun] An instance of breaking something, or the point where something is broken.
Example: he was stretchered off with a break to the leg

Definition: [noun] A rush or dash in a particular direction, especially by an attacking player or team.
Example: Norwich scored on a rare break with 11 minutes left

Definition: [noun] An opportunity or chance, especially one leading to professional success.

Synonyms of "breaking"

opportunity | stroke of luck | chance | opening | foot in the door |

Definition: [noun] A consecutive series of successful shots, scoring a specified number of points.
Example: a break of 83 put him in front for the first time

Definition: [noun] A bud or shoot sprouting from a stem.
Example: The dormant oil is usually defined as a heavier weight oil applied in spring prior to bud break or in the fall after leaf drop.