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Hyphenation for “possess”

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

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 "possess"

possess >> /pəˈzɛs/

Definition: [transitive verb] Have as belonging to one; own.
Example: I do not possess a television set

Synonyms of "possess"

own | have | be the owner of | have in one's possession | be in possession of | be the possessor of | have to one's name | hold |

Definition: [transitive verb] (of a demon or spirit, especially an evil one) have complete power over (someone) and be manifested through their speech or actions.
Example: she was possessed by the Devil

Synonyms of "possess"

take control of | have power over | take over | have mastery over | cast a spell over | bewitch | enchant | enthral | control | dominate | influence |

Definition: [transitive verb] Have sexual intercourse with (a woman)

Definition: [transitive verb] Maintain (oneself or one's mind or soul) in a state or condition of patience or quiet.
Example: I tried to possess my soul in patience and to forget how hungry I was