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Hyphenation for “hurdles”

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

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 "hurdles"

hurdles >> ˈhəːd(ə)l

Definition: [noun] one of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump.
Example: a hurdle race

Synonyms of "hurdles"

Definition: [noun] a problem or difficulty that must be overcome.
Example: many would like to emigrate to the United States, but face formidable hurdles

Synonyms of "hurdles"

obstacle | difficulty | problem | barrier | bar | snag | stumbling block | impediment | obstruction | complication | handicap | hindrance | hiccup | headache | fly in the ointment | spanner in the works | monkey wrench in the works |

Definition: [noun] a portable rectangular frame strengthened with withies or wooden bars, used as a temporary fence.

Synonyms of "hurdles"

fence | jump | barrier | barricade | bar | railing | rail | wall | hedge | hedgerow |

Definition: [verb] take part in a hurdle race.
Example: this gelding hurdled fluently

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Definition: [verb] enclose or fence off with hurdles.
Example: a maze of individual hurdled pens

Synonyms of "hurdles"