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Hyphenation for “interest”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “interest”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "interest" 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 “interest” 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: „interest“ ⟶ „in-ter-est“.

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 "interest"

interest >> ˈɪnt(ə)rɪst

Definition: [noun] the feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
Example: she looked about her with interest

Synonyms of "interest"

attentiveness | undivided attention | absorption | engrossment | heed | regard | notice | scrutiny | curiosity | inquisitiveness | enjoyment | delight |

Definition: [noun] money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt.
Example: the monthly rate of interest

Synonyms of "interest"

dividends | profits | returns | a percentage | a gain |

Definition: [noun] the advantage or benefit of a person or group.
Example: the merger is not contrary to the public interest

Synonyms of "interest"

concern | business | business matter | matter | care | affairs | of benefit to | to the advantage of | for the sake of | for the benefit of |

Definition: [noun] a stake or involvement in an undertaking, especially a financial one.
Example: holders of voting rights must disclose their interests

Synonyms of "interest"

stake | share | portion | claim | investment | stock | equity | involvement | participation | concern | partiality | partisanship | preference | loyalty | one-sidedness | favouritism | bias | prejudice |

Definition: [noun] a group or organization having a common concern, especially in politics or business.
Example: food interests in Scotland must continue to invest

Synonyms of "interest"

Definition: [verb] excite the curiosity or attention of (someone).
Example: I thought the book might interest Eliot

Synonyms of "interest"

be of interest to | appeal to | attract | be attractive to | intrigue | fascinate | absorb | engross | rivet | grip | hold | captivate | amuse | divert | entertain | arouse one's curiosity | whet one's appetite | hold one's attention | engage one's attention | float someone's boat | tickle someone's fancy | light someone's fire | arouse someone's interest in | persuade to buy | sell |