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Hyphenation for “protests”

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

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 "protests"

protests >> /ˈprəʊtɛst/

Definition: [verb] Express an objection to what someone has said or done.
Example: before Muriel could protest, he had filled both glasses

Synonyms of "protests"

express opposition | raise objections | object | make a protest | dissent | take issue | make a stand | take a stand | put up a fight | kick | take exception | complain | express disapproval | disagree | express disagreement | demur | remonstrate | expostulate | make a fuss |

Definition: [verb] Declare (something) firmly and emphatically in response to doubt or accusation.
Example: ‘I'm not being coy!’ Lucy protested

Synonyms of "protests"

insist on | claim | maintain | declare | announce | profess | proclaim | assert | affirm | argue | vow | avow | aver | pledge | swear | swear to | testify to |

Definition: [verb] Write or obtain a protest in regard to (a bill).

Definition: [noun] A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
Example: the British team lodged an official protest

Synonyms of "protests"

objection | exception | complaint | disapproval | disagreement | opposition | challenge | dissent | demurral | remonstration | expostulation | fuss | outcry |

Definition: [noun] A written declaration, typically by a notary public, that a bill has been presented and payment or acceptance refused.