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Hyphenation for “burlesque”

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

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 "burlesque"

burlesque >> /ˌbərˈlɛsk/

Definition: [transitive verb] Cause to appear absurd by parodying or copying in an exaggerated form.
Example: she struck a ridiculous pose that burlesqued her own vanity

Synonyms of "burlesque"

mock | make fun of | laugh at | make jokes about | ridicule | jeer at | sneer at | deride | treat with contempt | treat contemptuously | scorn | laugh to scorn | scoff at | pillory | be sarcastic about | satirize | lampoon | burlesque | parody | tease | taunt | rag | make a monkey of | chaff | jibe at |

Definition: [noun] An absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something, especially in a literary or dramatic work; a parody.
Example: the funniest burlesque of opera

Synonyms of "burlesque"

parody | caricature | travesty | pastiche | take-off | skit | imitation | satire | lampoon |

Definition: [noun] A variety show, typically including striptease.
Example: burlesque clubs

Synonyms of "burlesque"

light entertainment |