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Hyphenation for “metres”

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

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 "metres"

Definition: [verb] To measure with a metering device.

Synonyms of "metres"

Definition: [verb] To imprint a postage mark with a postage meter.

Synonyms of "metres"

Definition: [verb] To regulate the flow of or to deliver in regulated amounts (usually of fluids but sometimes of other things such as anticipation or breath).

Synonyms of "metres"

Definition: [noun] The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d'Unités), equal to the distance travelled by light in a vacuum in 1/299 792 458 seconds. The metre is equal to 39 47/127 (approximately 39.37) imperial inches.

Synonyms of "metres"

Definition: [noun] The rhythm or measure in verse and musical composition.

Synonyms of "metres"

Definition: [verb] To put into metrical form.

Synonyms of "metres"