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Hyphenation for “scallops”

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

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 "scallops"

scallops >> ˈskɒləp

Definition: [noun] an edible bivalve mollusc with a ribbed fan-shaped shell. Scallops swim by rapidly opening and closing the shell valves.

Synonyms of "scallops"

Definition: [noun] each of a series of convex rounded projections forming an ornamental edging cut in material or worked in lace or knitting in imitation of the edge of a scallop shell.
Example: an intricate design of vees and scallops

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Definition: [noun] another term for escalope.

Synonyms of "scallops"

Definition: [verb] ornament (an edge or material) with scallops.
Example: the beaded lace overlay scalloped the neckline of the dress

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Definition: [verb] gather or dredge for scallops.
Example: in fall and early winter they went scalloping

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Definition: [verb] bake with milk or a sauce.
Example: the potatoes were scalloped with green peppers, onions, and herbs

Synonyms of "scallops"