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Hyphenation for “sling”

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

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 "sling"

sling >> slɪŋ

Definition: [noun] a flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a hanging weight.
Example: the horse had to be supported by a sling fixed to the roof

Synonyms of "sling"

Definition: [noun] a simple weapon in the form of a strap or loop, used to hurl stones or other small missiles.
Example: 700 men armed only with slings

Synonyms of "sling"

catapult | slingshot | shanghai |

Definition: [noun] a bribe or gratuity.

Synonyms of "sling"

Definition: [verb] suspend or arrange (something), especially with a strap or straps, so that it hangs loosely in a particular position.
Example: a hammock was slung between two trees

Synonyms of "sling"

hang | suspend | string | dangle | swing | drape |

Definition: [verb] casually throw or fling.
Example: sling a few things into your knapsack

Synonyms of "sling"

throw | toss | fling | hurl | cast | pitch | lob | launch | flip | shy | catapult | send flying | let fly with | chuck | bung | heave | buzz | whang | yeet | peg | hoy | bish |

Definition: [verb] pay a bribe or gratuity.
Example: they didn't forget to sling when the backhanders came in

Synonyms of "sling"