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Hyphenation for “mouth”

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

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 "mouth"

Definition: [noun] the opening and cavity in the lower part of the human face, surrounded by the lips, through which food is taken in and vocal sounds are emitted.
Example: Ben stood transfixed with disbelief, his mouth open

Synonyms of "mouth"

lips | jaws | maw | muzzle | trap | chops | kisser | gob | cakehole | mush | laughing gear | puss | bazoo | yap | bake |

Definition: [noun] an opening or entrance to a hollow, concave, or enclosed structure.
Example: the mouth of a cave

Synonyms of "mouth"

entrance | opening | entry | way in | entryway | inlet | access | ingress | door | doorway | gateway | gate | portal | aperture | orifice | vent | way out | exit |

Definition: [verb] move the lips as if saying (something).
Example: she mouthed a silent farewell

Synonyms of "mouth"

Definition: [verb] take in or touch with the mouth.
Example: puppies may mouth each other's collars during play

Synonyms of "mouth"