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Hyphenation for “squeeze”

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

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 "squeeze"

squeeze >> skwiːz

Definition: [verb] firmly press (something soft or yielding), typically with one's fingers.
Example: Kate squeezed his hand affectionately

Synonyms of "squeeze"

compress | press | crush | squash | pinch | nip | grasp | grip | clutch | flatten | knead | mash | pulp | wring | screw | hug | embrace | cuddle | clasp | enfold | envelop | enclasp | wrap | encircle | fold | take in one's arms | hold tight | hold close | cling to | strain |

Definition: [verb] manage to get into or through a narrow or restricted space.
Example: Sarah squeezed in beside her

Synonyms of "squeeze"

crowd | crush | cram | pack | jam | squash | wedge oneself | shove | push | jostle | force one's way | thrust |

Definition: [verb] obtain (something) from someone with difficulty.
Example: councils will want to squeeze as much money out of taxpayers as they can

Synonyms of "squeeze"

extort | force | extract | wrest | wring | tear from | milk | bleed someone of something |

Definition: [noun] an act of squeezing something.
Example: a gentle squeeze of the trigger

Synonyms of "squeeze"

press | pinch | nip | grasp | grip | clutch | compression |

Definition: [noun] a strong financial demand or pressure, typically a restriction on borrowing, spending, or investment in a financial crisis.
Example: industry faced higher costs and a squeeze on profits

Synonyms of "squeeze"

Definition: [noun] a moulding or cast of an object, or an impression or copy of a design, obtained by pressing a pliable substance round or over it.

Synonyms of "squeeze"

Definition: [noun] a person's girlfriend or boyfriend.
Example: the poor guy just lost his main squeeze

Synonyms of "squeeze"

Definition: [noun] an act of hitting a ball short to the infield to enable a runner on third base to start for home as soon as the ball is pitched.

Synonyms of "squeeze"