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Hyphenation for “smooth”

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

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 "smooth"

smooth >> smuːð

Definition: [adjective] having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations.
Example: smooth flat rocks

Synonyms of "smooth"

even | level | flat | as flat as a pancake | plane | flush | unwrinkled | featureless | polished | burnished | glossy | shiny | glassy | sheeny | lustrous | sleek | silky | satiny | unrough | clean-shaven | smooth-shaven | hairless |

Definition: [adjective] (of movement) without jerks.
Example: the trucks gave a smooth ride

Synonyms of "smooth"

Definition: [adjective] (of an action, event, or process) without problems or difficulties.
Example: the group's expansion into the US market was not quite so smooth

Synonyms of "smooth"

straightforward | easy | effortless | trouble-free | untroubled | well ordered | simple | plain sailing |

Definition: [adjective] (of a person or their manner) suavely charming in a way regarded as possibly insincere.
Example: his voice was infuriatingly smooth

Synonyms of "smooth"

suave | urbane | sophisticated | polished | debonair | courteous | gracious | smooth-tongued | glib | media-savvy | persuasive | slick | oily | ingratiating | unctuous | smarmy |

Definition: [adjective] (of food or drink) without harshness or bitterness.
Example: a lovely, smooth, very fruity wine

Synonyms of "smooth"

mellow | mild | agreeable | pleasant | bland | soft | soothing |

Definition: [verb] give (something) a flat, regular surface or appearance.
Example: she smoothed out the newspaper

Synonyms of "smooth"

flatten | make flat | level | make level | level out | level off | make even | even off | even out | press (down) | roll | steamroll | iron | plane | make uniform | make regular | regularize |

Definition: [verb] deal successfully with (a problem or difficulty).
Example: these doctrinal disputes were smoothed over

Synonyms of "smooth"

settle | resolve | patch up | sort out | iron out | put to rights | mend | remedy | heal | cure | rectify |

Definition: [adverb] in a way that is without difficulties.
Example: the course of true love never did run smooth

Synonyms of "smooth"