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Hyphenation for “hedges”

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

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 "hedges"

hedges >> hɛdʒ

Definition: [noun] a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs.
Example: a privet hedge

Synonyms of "hedges"

hedgerow | row of bushes | fence | windbreak | barrier | barricade | boundary | quickset |

Definition: [noun] a way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example: index-linked gilts are a useful hedge against inflation

Synonyms of "hedges"

safeguard | protection | shield | screen | guard | buffer | cushion | cover | insurance | security | provision | insurance cover |

Definition: [noun] a word or phrase used to avoid overprecise commitment, for example etc., often, or sometimes.

Synonyms of "hedges"

equivocation | evasion | fudge | quibble | qualification | qualifying expression | temporizing | uncertainty | prevarication | vagueness |

Definition: [verb] surround with a hedge.
Example: a garden hedged with yew

Synonyms of "hedges"

surround | enclose | encircle | circle | ring | border | edge | bound | gird | girdle | engird |

Definition: [verb] limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions.
Example: they hedged their story about with provisos

Synonyms of "hedges"

confine | restrict | limit | hinder | obstruct | impede | constrain | trap | hem in | shut in | close | keep within bounds |

Definition: [verb] protect oneself against loss on (a bet or investment) by making balancing or compensating transactions.
Example: the company hedged its investment position on the futures market

Synonyms of "hedges"

safeguard | protect | shield | guard | cushion | cover | insure | take out insurance | take out insurance cover |