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Hyphenation for “respect”

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

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 "respect"

respect >> rɪˈspɛkt

Definition: [noun] a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
Example: the director had a lot of respect for Douglas as an actor

Synonyms of "respect"

esteem | regard | high regard | high opinion | acclaim | admiration | approbation | approval | appreciation | estimation | favour | popularity | recognition | veneration | awe | reverence | deference | honour | praise | homage |

Definition: [noun] due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others.
Example: young people's lack of respect for their parents

Synonyms of "respect"

due regard | consideration | thoughtfulness | attentiveness | politeness | courtesy | civility | deference |

Definition: [noun] a particular aspect, point, or detail.

Synonyms of "respect"

aspect | regard | facet | feature | way | sense | characteristic | particular | point | detail | question | matter | connection |

Definition: [verb] admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
Example: she was respected by everyone she worked with

Synonyms of "respect"

esteem | admire | think highly of | have a high opinion of | hold in high regard | hold in (high) esteem | think much of | approve of | appreciate | cherish | value | set (great) store by | prize | treasure | look up to | pay homage to | venerate | revere | reverence | adulate | worship | idolize | put on a pedestal | lionize | hero-worship | honour | applaud | praise | favour |

Definition: [verb] have due regard for (someone's feelings, wishes, or rights).
Example: I respected his views

Synonyms of "respect"

show consideration for | show regard for | take into consideration | take into account | make allowances for | take cognizance of | observe | pay heed/attention to | bear in mind | be mindful of | be heedful of | remember | regard |