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Hyphenation for “clean”

Showing how to split the syllables of “clean”.

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

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 "clean"

clean >> /klin/

Definition: [adverb] So as to be free from dirt, marks, or unwanted matter.
Example: the room had been washed clean

Definition: [adverb] Used to emphasize the completeness of a reported action, condition, or experience.

Synonyms of "clean"

completely | entirely | totally | fully | wholly | thoroughly | altogether | quite | utterly | absolutely |

Definition: [transitive verb] Make (something or someone) free of dirt, marks, or mess, especially by washing, wiping, or brushing.
Example: clean your teeth properly after meals

Synonyms of "clean"

wash | cleanse | wipe | sponge | scrub | mop | rinse | scour | swab | hose down | sluice | sluice down | flush | polish | disinfect |

Definition: [adjective] Free from dirt, marks, or stains.
Example: the room was spotlessly clean

Synonyms of "clean"

washed | scrubbed | cleansed | cleaned | polished |

Definition: [adjective] Morally uncontaminated; pure; innocent.
Example: clean living

Synonyms of "clean"

virtuous | good | upright | upstanding |

Definition: [adjective] Free from irregularities; having a smooth edge or surface.
Example: a clean fracture of the leg

Definition: [adjective] (of a taste, sound, or smell) giving a clear and distinctive impression to the senses; sharp and fresh.
Example: clean, fresh, natural flavors