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Hyphenation for “copy”

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

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 "copy"

copy >> /ˈkɑpi/

Definition: [transitive verb] Make a similar or identical version of; reproduce.
Example: each form had to be copied and sent to a different department

Synonyms of "copy"

duplicate | photocopy | xerox | photostat | mimeograph | make a photocopy of | take a photocopy of | run off |

Definition: [transitive verb] Imitate the style or behavior of.
Example: lifestyles that were copied from Miami and Fifth Avenue

Synonyms of "copy"

imitate | mimic | ape | emulate | follow | echo | mirror | simulate | parrot | reproduce |

Definition: [transitive verb] Hear or understand someone speaking on a radio transmitter.
Example: this is Edwards, do you copy, over

Definition: [noun] A thing made to be similar or identical to another.
Example: the problem is telling which is the original document and which the copy

Synonyms of "copy"

duplicate | duplication | reprint | facsimile | photocopy | carbon copy | carbon | mimeograph | mimeo |

Definition: [noun] A single specimen of a particular book, record, or other publication or issue.
Example: the record has sold more than a million copies

Synonyms of "copy"

edition | version | impression | imprint | issue |

Definition: [noun] Matter to be printed.
Example: copy for the next issue must be submitted by the beginning of the month

Definition: [noun] A blank booklet or notebook used for schoolwork.
Example: examinees will not be allowed to take pens, copies, or water bottles inside the test center