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Hyphenation for “egocentric”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “egocentric”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "egocentric" 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 “egocentric” 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: „egocentric“ ⟶ „ego-cen-tric“.

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 "egocentric"

egocentric >> /ˌiɡoʊˈsɛntrɪk/

Definition: [noun] An egocentric person.
Example: The other are a bunch of stadium-hogging egocentrics whose lead singer has almost bankrupt the band on two separate occasions due to ill-advised property investments.

Synonyms of "egocentric"

self-seeker | egocentric | egomaniac | self admirer | narcissist |

Definition: [adjective] Thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others; self-centered.
Example: their egocentric tendency to think of themselves as invulnerable

Synonyms of "egocentric"

self-centred | selfish | egocentric | egomaniacal | self-interested | self-seeking | self-regarding | self-absorbed | self-obsessed | self-loving | narcissistic | vain | conceited | proud | self-important |