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Hyphenation for “gear”

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

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 "gear"

gear >> ɡɪə

Definition: [noun] a toothed wheel that works with others to alter the relation between the speed of a driving mechanism (such as the engine of a vehicle) and the speed of the driven parts (the wheels).
Example: a racing bike with ten-speed gears

Synonyms of "gear"

gearwheel | toothed wheel | cog | cogwheel | gear ratio | speed |

Definition: [noun] equipment or apparatus that is used for a particular purpose.
Example: camping gear

Synonyms of "gear"

equipment | apparatus | paraphernalia | articles | appliances | impedimenta | tools | utensils | implements | instruments | hardware | gadgets | gadgetry | stuff | things | kit | rig | tackle | outfit | resources | amenities | supplies | furniture | furnishings | fittings | odds and ends | bits and pieces | bits and bobs | trappings | appurtenances | accoutrements | regalia | materiel | baggage | box of tricks | clobber | gubbins | odds and sods | equipage |

Definition: [verb] prepare, adjust, or equip for a particular purpose or need.
Example: they gear workouts to your specific needs

Synonyms of "gear"

Definition: [verb] design or adjust the gears in a machine to give a specified speed or power output.
Example: the vehicle's geared too high for serious off-road use

Synonyms of "gear"