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Hyphenation for “buff”

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

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 "buff"

buff >> /bəf/

Definition: [transitive verb] Polish (something)
Example: he buffed the glass until it gleamed

Synonyms of "buff"

polish | burnish | rub up | rub | smooth | shine | wipe | clean |

Definition: [transitive verb] Make (an element in a role-playing or video game) more powerful.

Definition: [noun] A yellowish-beige color.
Example: a buff envelope

Definition: [noun] A stout dull yellow leather with a velvety surface.
Example: The buff coat was a standard piece of clothing for both the foot soldier and and the cavalryman. It offered moderate protection against blows from swords, but was ineffective against musket fire.

Definition: [noun] A stick, wheel, or pad used for polishing or smoothing.
Example: Further, electrolytic polishing in a phosphoric acid solution or polishing with a buff can be conducted instead of the chemical polishing.

Definition: [adjective] Being in good physical shape with fine muscle tone.

Synonyms of "buff"

healthy | well | in good health |