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Hyphenation for “second”

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

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 "second"

second >> ˈsɛk(ə)nd

Definition: [number] constituting number two in a sequence; coming after the first in time or order; 2nd.
Example: he married for a second time

Synonyms of "second"

next | following | after the first | subsequent | ensuing | succeeding | coming |

Definition: [number] subordinate or inferior in position, rank, or importance.
Example: it was second only to Copenhagen among Baltic ports

Synonyms of "second"

secondary | lower | subordinate | subsidiary | lesser | minor | subservient | supporting | lower-grade | inferior |

Definition: [number] an attendant assisting a combatant in a duel or boxing match.

Synonyms of "second"

Definition: [verb] formally support or endorse (a nomination or resolution or its proposer) as a necessary preliminary to adoption or further discussion.
Example: Bridgeman seconded Maxwell's motion calling for the reform

Synonyms of "second"

formally support | give one's support to | announce one's support for | vote for | back | back up | approve | give one's approval to | endorse | promote | commend |