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Hyphenation for “squash”

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

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 "squash"

squash >> /skwɑʃ/

Definition: [transitive verb] Crush or squeeze (something) with force so that it becomes flat, soft, or out of shape.
Example: wash and squash the cans for the recycling bin

Synonyms of "squash"

crush | squeeze | flatten | compress | press | smash | distort | mangle | pound | tamp down | trample | trample down | stamp on |

Definition: [noun] A state of being squeezed or forced into a small or restricted space.
Example: it was a tight squash but he didn't seem to mind

Definition: [noun] A sweet concentrated liquid made from or flavored with fruit juice, which is diluted to make a drink.
Example: orange squash

Definition: [noun] A game in which two players use rackets to hit a small, soft rubber ball against the walls of a closed court.
Example: a squash club

Definition: [noun] A preparation of softened tissue that has been made thin for microscopic examination by gently compressing or tapping it.
Example: Polytene chromosome squashes were prepared according to SILVER and ELGIN 1978.