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Hyphenation for “contract”

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

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 "contract"

contract >> /ˈkɑntrækt/

Definition: [verb] Decrease in size, number, or range.
Example: glass contracts as it cools

Synonyms of "contract"

shrink | get smaller | become smaller |

Definition: [verb] Enter into a formal and legally binding agreement.
Example: the local authority will contract with a wide range of agencies to provide services

Synonyms of "contract"

undertake | pledge | promise | covenant | commit oneself | engage |

Definition: [verb] Catch or develop (a disease or infectious agent)
Example: three people contracted a killer virus

Synonyms of "contract"

develop | catch | get | pick up | come down with | become infected with | fall ill with | be taken ill with | be struck down with | be stricken with | succumb to |

Definition: [verb] Become liable to pay (a debt)
Example: he contracted a debt of $3,300

Synonyms of "contract"

incur | become liable to pay | acquire | fall into |

Definition: [noun] A written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law.
Example: both parties must sign employment contracts

Synonyms of "contract"

agreement | commitment | arrangement | settlement | undertaking | understanding | compact | covenant | pact | bond |