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Hyphenation for “close”

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

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 "close"

close >> /kloʊs/

Definition: [adverb] In a position so as to be very near to someone or something; with very little space between.
Example: they stood close to the door

Definition: [adjective] A short distance away or apart in space or time.
Example: the hotel is close to the sea

Synonyms of "close"

near | adjacent | in close proximity | close at hand | near at hand |

Definition: [adjective] Denoting a family member who is part of a person's immediate family, typically a parent or sibling.
Example: the family history of cancer in close relatives

Synonyms of "close"

immediate | direct | near |

Definition: [adjective] (of observation, examination, etc.) done in a careful and thorough way.
Example: pay close attention to what your body is telling you about yourself

Synonyms of "close"

careful | detailed | thorough | minute | painstaking | meticulous | assiduous | diligent | rigorous | scrupulous | conscientious | attentive | focused | intent | concentrated | searching | methodical |

Definition: [adjective] Uncomfortably humid or airless.
Example: a close, hazy day

Synonyms of "close"

humid | muggy | stuffy | airless | fuggy | heavy | sticky | steamy | clammy | sultry | oppressive | stifling | suffocating | like a Turkish bath | like a sauna |

Definition: [adjective] another term for high (sense 7 of the adjective)
Example: Its vowel height is near-close, which means the tongue is positioned similarly to a close vowel, but slightly less constricted.