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Hyphenation for “understanding”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “understanding”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "understanding" 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 “understanding” 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: „understanding“ ⟶ „un-der-stand-ing“.

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 "understanding"

understanding >> ʌndəˈstandɪŋ

Definition: [noun] the ability to understand something; comprehension.
Example: foreign visitors with little understanding of English

Synonyms of "understanding"

comprehension | apprehension | grasp | grip | mastery | perception | discernment | appreciation | interpretation | cognizance | ken | conception | digestion | assimilation | absorption | knowledge | awareness | consciousness | insight into | familiarity with | acquaintance with | skill in | expertise in | proficiency in | know-how |

Definition: [noun] sympathetic awareness or tolerance.
Example: he wrote with understanding and affection of the people of Dent

Synonyms of "understanding"

compassion | sympathy | pity | empathy | feeling | concern | considerateness | consideration | tenderness | tender-heartedness | kindness | kind-heartedness | sensitivity | insight | fellow feeling | brotherly love | neighbourliness | decency | humanity | humanitarianism | humaneness | charity | goodwill | mercy | mercifulness | gentleness | tolerance | lenience | leniency | warmth | warm-heartedness | affection | love |

Definition: [noun] an informal or unspoken agreement or arrangement.
Example: he and I have an understanding

Synonyms of "understanding"

agreement | gentleman's agreement | arrangement | deal | bargain | settlement | pledge | promise | pact | compact | contract | concord | treaty | covenant | bond |

Definition: [adjective] sympathetically aware of other people's feelings; tolerant and forgiving.
Example: a kind and understanding man

Synonyms of "understanding"

compassionate | sympathetic | sensitive | considerate | tender | kind | kindly | kind-hearted | thoughtful | tolerant | patient | forbearing | lenient | merciful | forgiving | humane | human | good-natured | approachable | supportive | reassuring | tactful | diplomatic | perceptive | subtle | prudent |

Definition: [adjective] having insight or good judgement.

Synonyms of "understanding"