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Hyphenation for “chorus”

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

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 "chorus"

chorus >> /ˈkɔrəs/

Definition: [transitive verb] (of a group of people) say the same thing at the same time.
Example: “Morning, Father,” the children chorused

Synonyms of "chorus"

chant | intone | croon | carol | chorus | warble | trill | pipe | quaver |

Definition: [noun] A part of a song that is repeated after each verse, typically by more than one singer.
Example: strong guitar-driven songs with big, big choruses

Synonyms of "chorus"

refrain | burden | strain |

Definition: [noun] A large organized group of singers, especially one that performs together with an orchestra or opera company.
Example: The singers, choruses and orchestras that Britten conducts are among the finest that were ever recorded with a veritable array of British talent that one only dreams of assembling.

Synonyms of "chorus"

choir | ensemble | choral group | choristers | vocalists | singers | group of singers |

Definition: [noun] A simultaneous utterance of something by many people.
Example: a growing chorus of complaint

Synonyms of "chorus"

in unison | together | simultaneously | at the same time | as one |

Definition: [noun] (in ancient Greek tragedy) a group of performers who comment on the main action, typically speaking and moving together.
Example: Sophocles no longer gave the chorus the major role

Definition: [noun] A device used with an amplified musical instrument to give the impression that more than one instrument is being played.
Example: a chorus pedal