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Hyphenation for “guards”

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

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 "guards"

guards >> ɡɑːd

Definition: [verb] watch over in order to protect or control.
Example: two men were left to guard the stockade

Synonyms of "guards"

protect | stand guard over | watch over | look after | keep an eye on | take care of | cover | patrol | police | defend | shield | safeguard | preserve | save | keep safe | secure | screen | shelter | fortify | garrison | barricade | man | occupy |

Definition: [verb] protect against damage or harm.
Example: the company fiercely guarded its independence

Synonyms of "guards"

Definition: [noun] a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or other person assigned to protect a person or to control access to a place.
Example: a security guard

Synonyms of "guards"

sentry | sentinel | security guard | nightwatchman | protector | defender | guardian | custodian | keeper | scout | lookout | watch | garrison | bouncer | watchman |

Definition: [noun] a device worn or fitted to prevent injury or damage.
Example: a retractable blade guard

Synonyms of "guards"

safety guard | safety device | protective device | shield | bulwark | screen | fence | fender | bumper | buffer | cushion | pad |

Definition: [noun] a defensive posture that is adopted in a boxing or martial arts contest or in a fight.
Example: before Seb could raise his guard Boz swung a wild punch

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Definition: [noun] an official who rides on and is in general charge of a train.

Synonyms of "guards"

Definition: [noun] each of two players either side of the centre.

Synonyms of "guards"