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Hyphenation for “flat”

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

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 "flat"

flat >> flat

Definition: [adjective] having a level surface; without raised areas or indentations.
Example: he sat down on a flat rock

Synonyms of "flat"

level | horizontal | levelled | smooth | even | uniform | consistent | featureless | flush | plumb | regular | unvarying | continuous | unbroken | plane |

Definition: [adjective] lacking emotion; dull and lifeless.
Example: ‘I'm sorry,’ he said, in a flat voice

Synonyms of "flat"

monotonous | toneless | droning | boring | dull | tedious | uninteresting | unexciting | soporific | bland | vapid | vacant | insipid | prosaic | dreary | colourless | featureless | jejune | emotionless | unfeeling | unexcited | unexpressive | expressionless | lifeless | spiritless | lacklustre | dead | deadly |

Definition: [adjective] (of a sparkling drink) having lost its effervescence.
Example: she sipped some of the flat champagne

Synonyms of "flat"

still | dead | no longer effervescent |

Definition: [adjective] (of a fee, wage, or price) the same in all cases, not varying with changed conditions or in particular cases.
Example: a flat fare of £2.50

Synonyms of "flat"

fixed | set | regular | established | unchanging | unvarying | invariable | unfluctuating | consistent | constant | uniform | straight | hard and fast |

Definition: [adjective] (of musical sound) below true or normal pitch.

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Definition: [adjective] relating to flat racing.
Example: the Flat season

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Definition: [adverb] in or to a horizontal position.
Example: he was lying flat on his back

Synonyms of "flat"

stretched out | outstretched | spreadeagled | prone | reclining | sprawling | supine | prostrate | recumbent | on one's back | on one's stomach/front | (flat) on one's face | procumbent |

Definition: [adverb] completely; absolutely.
Example: I thought you'd turn me down flat

Synonyms of "flat"

outright | directly | absolutely | plainly | explicitly | firmly | resolutely | adamantly | assertively | emphatically | insistently | finally | conclusively | completely | utterly | categorically | unconditionally | thoroughly | definitely | unequivocally | unquestionably |

Definition: [adverb] below the true or normal pitch of musical sound.
Example: it wasn't a question of singing flat, but of simply singing the wrong notes

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Definition: [noun] the flat part of something.
Example: she placed the flat of her hand over her glass

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Definition: [noun] an upright section of stage scenery mounted on a movable frame.

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Definition: [noun] a flat tyre.
Example: I've got a flat—there were nails under the wheel

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Definition: [noun] flat racing.

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Definition: [noun] a musical note lowered a semitone below natural pitch.

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Definition: [verb] lower (a note) by a semitone.
Example: when a person has a poor ear for music, he will flat and sharp right along without knowing it

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Definition: [verb] make flat; flatten.
Example: flat the loaves down

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