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Hyphenation for “protocol”

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

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 "protocol"

protocol >> /ˈproʊdəˌkɔl/

Definition: [noun] The official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions.
Example: protocol forbids the prince from making any public statement in his defense

Synonyms of "protocol"

etiquette | social practice | custom | usage | use | habit | wont | protocol | procedure | rules | convention | tradition | fashion | style | routine | ritual | pattern | regimen | policy | method | system | way | rule | formula | set formula |

Definition: [noun] The original draft of a diplomatic document, especially of the terms of a treaty agreed to in conference and signed by the parties.
Example: signatories to the Montreal Protocol

Synonyms of "protocol"

agreement | treaty | entente | concord | concordat | convention | deal | pact | contract | compact | settlement | arrangement |

Definition: [noun] A formal or official record of scientific experimental observations.
Example: protocols of published cases frequently lack this vital information

Definition: [noun] A set of rules governing the exchange or transmission of data between devices.
Example: Internet mail protocols - the technical rules that govern how messages are transmitted - need revamping.