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Hyphenation for “scruples”

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

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 "scruples"

scruples >> ˈskruːp(ə)l

Definition: [noun] a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action.
Example: I had no scruples about eavesdropping

Synonyms of "scruples"

qualms | twinge of conscience | compunction | hesitation | reservations | second thoughts | doubt(s) | misgivings | pangs of conscience | uneasiness | reluctance | principles | standards | values | morals | morality | moral concern | ethics | conscience | creed | beliefs |

Definition: [noun] a unit of weight equal to 20 grains, used by apothecaries.
Example: give, daily, one scruple of sulphate of quinine

Synonyms of "scruples"

Definition: [verb] hesitate or be reluctant to do something that one thinks may be wrong.
Example: she doesn't scruple to ask her parents for money

Synonyms of "scruples"

hesitate | be reluctant | be loath | have qualms about | have scruples about | have misgivings about | have reservations about | stick at | think twice about | balk at | demur about/from | mind doing something | recoil from | shrink from | hang back from | shy away from | flinch from | drag one's feet/heels over | waver about | vacillate about | boggle at | disrelish something |