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Hyphenation for “orient”

Showing how to split the syllables of “orient”.

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

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 "orient"

Definition: [noun] the countries of the East, especially East Asia.
Example: the treasures of the Orient

Synonyms of "orient"

Definition: [noun] the special lustre of a pearl of the finest quality (with reference to fine pearls from the East).

Synonyms of "orient"

Definition: [adjective] situated in or belonging to the east; oriental.
Example: orient kings

Synonyms of "orient"

Definition: [adjective] (especially of precious stones) lustrous.

Synonyms of "orient"

Definition: [verb] align or position (something) relative to the points of a compass or other specified positions.
Example: the fires are oriented in direct line with the midsummer sunset

Synonyms of "orient"

align | place | position | put | dispose | situate | set | orientate |

Definition: [verb] tailor or adapt (something) to specified circumstances.
Example: magazines oriented to the business community

Synonyms of "orient"

aim | direct | slant | angle | pitch | steer | design | intend | orientate |