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Hyphenation for “discount”

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

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 "discount"

discount >> /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

Definition: [transitive verb] Deduct an amount from (the usual price of something)
Example: current users qualify for a discounted price

Synonyms of "discount"

deduct | take off | rebate |

Definition: [transitive verb] Regard (a possibility, fact, or person) as being unworthy of consideration because it lacks credibility.
Example: I'd heard rumors, but discounted them

Synonyms of "discount"

disregard | pay no attention to | take no notice of | take no account of | pass over | overlook | dismiss | ignore | brush off | gloss over |

Definition: [noun] A deduction from the usual cost of something, typically given for prompt or advance payment or to a special category of buyers.
Example: many stores will offer a discount on bulk purchases

Synonyms of "discount"

reduction | deduction | markdown | price cut | cut | lower price | cut price | concession | concessionary price |

Definition: [adjective] (of a store or business) offering goods for sale at discounted prices.
Example: a discount drugstore chain