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Hyphenation for “illuminate”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “illuminate”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "illuminate" 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 “illuminate” 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: „illuminate“ ⟶ „il-lu-mi-nate“.

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 "illuminate"

illuminate >> ɪˈl(j)uːmɪneɪt

Definition: [verb] make (something) visible or bright by shining light on it; light up.
Example: a flash of lightning illuminated the house

Synonyms of "illuminate"

light | light up | throw light on | cast light upon | brighten | make brighter | shine on | flood with light | floodlight | irradiate | illumine |

Definition: [verb] help to clarify or explain.
Example: placing the events of the 1930s in a broader historical context helps to illuminate their significance

Synonyms of "illuminate"

clarify | elucidate | explain | reveal | make clear | shed light on | cast light on | give insight into | clear up | make explicit | spell out | explicate | expound | rationalize | informative | enlightening | revealing | explanatory | instructive | instructional | helpful | educational | educative | edifying | rewarding | enriching |

Definition: [verb] decorate (a page or letter in a manuscript) by hand with gold, silver, or coloured designs.
Example: this is a carefully written, large-format manuscript illuminated by Leonardo Bellini

Synonyms of "illuminate"

decorate | illustrate | embellish | adorn | ornament | enhance | emblazon | highlight |