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Hyphenation for “opening”

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

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 "opening"

opening >> ˈəʊp(ə)nɪŋ

Definition: [noun] a space or gap that allows passage or access.
Example: an opening in the roof would get rid of the smoke

Synonyms of "opening"

hole | gap | aperture | space | orifice | vent | slot | window | crack | slit | gash | split | fissure | perforation | cleft | crevice | cut | incision | rent | cavity | cranny | groove | chink | eye | mouth | loophole | peephole | judas | interstice | spyhole | hiatus | foramen | doorway | gateway | portal | way | entrance | entry | entryway | means of entry | way in | entrée | access | means of access | exit | egress | way out |

Definition: [noun] a beginning; an initial part.
Example: Maya started tapping out the opening of her story

Synonyms of "opening"

beginning | start | outset | inception | launch | birth | dawn | introduction | preliminary | preface | prelude | foreword | preamble | prefatory remarks | opening statement | opening remarks | prologue | kick-off | commencement | proem | prolegomenon |

Definition: [noun] an opportunity to achieve something.
Example: they seem to have exploited fully the openings offered

Synonyms of "opening"

opportunity | chance | right set of circumstances | moment | occasion | window (of opportunity) | possibility | turn | time | break | lucky break | shot |

Definition: [adjective] coming at the beginning of something; initial.
Example: she stole the show with her opening remark

Synonyms of "opening"