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Hyphenation for “tassels”

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

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 "tassels"

tassels >> ˈtas(ə)l

Definition: [noun] a tuft of loosely hanging threads or cords knotted at one end and attached for decoration to soft furnishings, clothing, or other items.
Example: damask curtains were held by silk cords with gold tassels

Synonyms of "tassels"

Definition: [noun] the tufted head of some plants, especially a flower head with prominent stamens at the top of a maize stalk.
Example: the pollen forms on the tassel

Synonyms of "tassels"

Definition: [verb] decorate with a tassel or tassels.
Example: the banner was tasselled with silk and golden cords

Synonyms of "tassels"

Definition: [verb] (of maize or other plants) form tassels.
Example: I note that two plantings of maize are tasselling at the same time

Synonyms of "tassels"