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Hyphenation for “rivet”

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

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 "rivet"

rivet >> ˈrɪvɪt

Definition: [noun] a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place.
Example: a rectangular plate containing an iron rivet

Synonyms of "rivet"

Definition: [verb] join or fasten (plates of metal) with a rivet or rivets.
Example: the linings are bonded, not riveted, to the brake shoes for longer wear

Synonyms of "rivet"

Definition: [verb] hold (someone or something) fast so as to make them incapable of movement.
Example: the grip on her arm was firm enough to rivet her to the spot

Synonyms of "rivet"

fixed | rooted | frozen | unable to move | motionless | unmoving | immobile | stock-still | as still as a statue | as if turned to stone |