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Hyphenation for “nerves”

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

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 "nerves"

nerves >> nəːv

Definition: [noun] a whitish fibre or bundle of fibres in the body that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and impulses from these to the muscles and organs.
Example: the optic nerve

Synonyms of "nerves"

nerve fibre | axon |

Definition: [noun] one's steadiness and courage in a demanding situation.
Example: an amazing journey which tested her nerves to the full

Synonyms of "nerves"

self-confidence | confidence | assurance | self-assurance | coolness | cool-headedness | self-possession | courage | bravery | pluck | pluckiness | boldness | courageousness | braveness | intrepidity | intrepidness | fearlessness | valour | daring | dauntlessness | doughtiness | gameness | determination | strength of character | firmness of purpose | will power | spirit | backbone | fortitude | mettle | heart | endurance | tenacity | resolution | resoluteness | stout-heartedness | steadfastness | staunchness | hardihood | grit | guts | spunk | gumption | gutsiness | bottle | ballsiness | moxie | cojones | sand | balls |

Definition: [noun] feelings of nervousness.
Example: his first-night nerves soon disappeared

Synonyms of "nerves"

anxiety | tension | nervousness | nervous tension | strain | tenseness | stress | worry | cold feet | apprehensiveness | apprehension | jumpiness | fright | butterflies (in one's stomach) | collywobbles | the jitters | the willies | the heebie-jeebies | the shakes | the jumps | jim-jams | the yips | the (screaming) abdabs/habdabs | Joe Blakes |

Definition: [noun] a prominent unbranched rib in a leaf, especially in the midrib of the leaf of a moss.

Synonyms of "nerves"

Definition: [verb] brace oneself mentally to face a demanding situation.
Example: she nerved herself to enter the room

Synonyms of "nerves"

brace oneself | steel oneself | gear oneself up | prepare oneself | get in the right frame of mind | fortify oneself | bolster oneself | psych oneself up | gird (up) one's loins |