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Hyphenation for “scoop”

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

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 "scoop"

scoop >> skuːp

Definition: [noun] a utensil resembling a spoon, with a short handle and a deep bowl, used for removing dry or semi-solid substances from a container.
Example: the powder is packed in tubs in which a measuring scoop is provided

Synonyms of "scoop"

spoon | ladle | dipper | bailer |

Definition: [noun] a piece of news published by a newspaper or broadcast by a television or radio station in advance of its rivals.
Example: reporters at the city's three tabloid papers usually compete for scoops

Synonyms of "scoop"

exclusive (story) | inside story | exposé | revelation | coup | the latest |

Definition: [noun] an exaggerated upward slide or portamento in singing.

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Definition: [verb] pick up and move (something) with a scoop.
Example: I scooped the grain into the bag

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Definition: [verb] publish a news story before (a rival reporter, newspaper, or broadcaster).
Example: time and again we have scooped our rivals with the top stories and pictures

Synonyms of "scoop"

Definition: [verb] (in singing) preface notes with an exaggerated upward slide or portamento.
Example: she has a tendency to scoop up to the initial notes of phrases

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