Hyphenation for “gems”
Showing how to split the syllables of “gems”.
What is the correct hyphenation for “gems”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "gems" 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 “gems” 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: „gems“ ⟶
„gems“.
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 "gems"
gems >> dʒɛm
Definition: [noun] a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved.
Example: a pagoda embellished with precious gems
Synonyms of "gems"
jewel
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precious stone
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semi-precious stone
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stone
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solitaire
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brilliant
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baguette
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cabochon
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bijou
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Definition: [noun] an outstanding person or thing.
Example: this architectural gem of a palace
Synonyms of "gems"
best
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finest
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pride
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prize
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treasure
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glory
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wonder
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flower
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pearl
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jewel
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the jewel in the crown
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masterpiece
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chef-d'œuvre
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leading light
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pick
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choice
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paragon
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prime
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cream
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the crème de la crème
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elite
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elect
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outstanding example
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shining example
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perfect example of its kind
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model
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epitome
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archetype
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ideal
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exemplar
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nonpareil
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paradigm
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embodiment
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personification
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quintessence
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standard
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prototype
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apotheosis
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acme
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one in a million
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the bee's knees
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something else
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the tops
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Definition: [verb] decorate with or as with gems.
Example: tiny drops of sweat gemmed his forehead
Synonyms of "gems"