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Hyphenation for “slip”

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

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 "slip"

slip >> slɪp

Definition: [verb] lose one's footing and slide unintentionally for a short distance.
Example: I slipped over on the ice

Synonyms of "slip"

slide | skid | slither | glide | fall over | fall | lose one's balance | lose/miss one's footing | stumble | tumble | trip |

Definition: [verb] go or move quietly or quickly, without attracting notice.
Example: we slipped out by a back door

Synonyms of "slip"

creep | steal | sneak | slide | sidle | slope | slink | pad | tiptoe | pussyfoot | edge | move stealthily/quietly | insinuate oneself | escape | make one's escape | get away | break free | make one's getaway | abscond | decamp | disappear | vanish | fly the coop | do a bunk | do a runner | take a powder |

Definition: [verb] pass or change to a lower, worse, or different condition, typically in a gradual or imperceptible way.
Example: many people feel standards have slipped

Synonyms of "slip"

decline | deteriorate | degenerate | worsen | get worse | fall | fall off | drop | decay | backslide | regress | go downhill | go to the dogs | go to pot | go down the tube/tubes | go down the toilet | hit the skids | go down | sink | slump | tumble | plunge | plummet | decrease | depreciate | crash | nosedive |

Definition: [verb] escape or get loose from (a means of restraint).
Example: the giant balloon slipped its moorings

Synonyms of "slip"

Definition: [noun] an act of sliding unintentionally for a short distance.
Example: a single slip could send them plummeting down the mountainside

Synonyms of "slip"

false step | misstep | slide | skid | fall | trip | tumble |

Definition: [noun] a fall to a lower level or standard.
Example: a continued slip in house prices

Synonyms of "slip"

Definition: [noun] a loose-fitting garment, typically a short petticoat.
Example: a silk slip

Synonyms of "slip"

underskirt | petticoat | underslip | half-slip |

Definition: [noun] a fielding position (often one of two or more in an arc) close behind the batsman on the off side, for catching balls edged by the batsman.
Example: he was caught in the slips for 32

Synonyms of "slip"

Definition: [noun] short for slipway.
Example: he brought his steamer to the yard for overhaul at his old employer's slip

Synonyms of "slip"

Definition: [noun] a leash which enables a dog to be released quickly.
Example: Tommy bolted off like a greyhound released from the slips

Synonyms of "slip"

Definition: [noun] short for slip stitch.
Example: one colour at a time should be knitted in striped slip

Synonyms of "slip"