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Hyphenation for “shape”

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

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 "shape"

shape >> ʃeɪp

Definition: [noun] the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something.
Example: she liked the shape of his nose

Synonyms of "shape"

form | appearance | configuration | formation | structure | figure | build | physique | body | contours | lines | outline | silhouette | profile | design | format | cut | pattern | mould |

Definition: [noun] a geometric figure such as a square, triangle, or rectangle.

Synonyms of "shape"

Definition: [noun] the correct or original form or contours of something.
Example: her skirt had lost its shape long ago

Synonyms of "shape"

Definition: [noun] the specified condition or state of someone or something.
Example: the company came through a difficult period in excellent financial shape

Synonyms of "shape"

condition | state | health | state of health | trim | fettle | order | repair | nick |

Definition: [verb] give a particular shape or form to.
Example: most caves are shaped by the flow of water through limestone

Synonyms of "shape"

form | fashion | make | create | mould | model | cast | frame | sculpt | sculpture | block | carve | cut | hew | whittle |

Definition: [verb] (of a sports player or athlete) take up a stance or set oneself to perform a particular action.
Example: I had plenty of time and shaped to kick to the near touchline

Synonyms of "shape"