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Hyphenation for “sanction”

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

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 "sanction"

sanction >> ˈsaŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n

Definition: [noun] a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.
Example: a range of sanctions aimed at deterring insider abuse

Synonyms of "sanction"

penalty | punishment | deterrent | punitive action | discipline | penalization | correction | retribution | embargo | ban | prohibition | boycott | barrier | restriction | tariff |

Definition: [noun] official permission or approval for an action.
Example: he appealed to the bishop for his sanction

Synonyms of "sanction"

authorization | consent | leave | permission | authority | warrant | licence | dispensation | assent | acquiescence | agreement | approval | seal/stamp of approval | approbation | recognition | endorsement | accreditation | confirmation | ratification | validation | blessing | imprimatur | clearance | acceptance | allowance | the go-ahead | the thumbs up | the OK | the green light | say-so | permit |

Definition: [verb] give official permission or approval for (an action).
Example: the scheme was sanctioned by the court

Synonyms of "sanction"

authorize | consent to | permit | allow | give leave for | give permission for | warrant | accredit | license | give assent to | endorse | agree to | approve | accept | give one's blessing to | back | support | give the thumbs up to | give the green light to | OK | approbate |

Definition: [verb] impose a sanction or penalty on.
Example: foreigners in France illegally should be sent home, their employers sanctioned and border controls tightened up

Synonyms of "sanction"

punish | discipline someone for |