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Hyphenation for “irregular”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “irregular”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "irregular" 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 “irregular” 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: „irregular“ ⟶ „ir-reg-u-lar“.

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 "irregular"

irregular >> ɪˈrɛɡjʊlə

Definition: [adjective] not even or balanced in shape or arrangement.
Example: his strong, irregular features

Synonyms of "irregular"

asymmetrical | non-uniform | uneven | crooked | misshapen | lopsided | contorted | twisted | twisting | serpentine | curving | broken | jagged | ragged | craggy | serrated | sawtooth | saw-edged | notched | nicked | indented | rough | bumpy | coarse | pitted | rutted | rutty | holed | holey | lumpy | knobby | knobbly | gnarled |

Definition: [adjective] contrary to the rules or to that which is normal or established.
Example: their involvement in irregular financial dealings

Synonyms of "irregular"

against the rules | contrary to the rules | out of order | improper | incorrect | illegitimate | unscrupulous | unethical | unprofessional | unofficial | back-door | grey | not done | unacceptable | wrong | beyond the pale | unorthodox | unconventional | off-centre | abnormal | not on | a bit much | shady | a bit thick | off | not cricket | over the fence |

Definition: [adjective] (of a verb or other word) having inflections that do not conform to the usual rules.

Synonyms of "irregular"

Definition: [noun] a member of an irregular military force.

Synonyms of "irregular"

guerrilla | underground fighter | paramilitary | resistance fighter | partisan | mercenary |

Definition: [noun] an imperfect piece of merchandise sold at a reduced price.

Synonyms of "irregular"