Hyphenation for “weigh”
Showing how to split the syllables of “weigh”.
What is the correct hyphenation for “weigh”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "weigh" 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 “weigh” 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: „weigh“ ⟶
„weigh“.
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 "weigh"
weigh >> /weɪ/
Definition: [verb] Find out how heavy (someone or something) is, typically using scales.
Example: weigh yourself on the day you begin the diet
Synonyms of "weigh"
measure the weight of
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measure how heavy someone is
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measure how heavy something is
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put someone on the scales
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put something on the scales
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Definition: [verb] Assess the nature or importance of, especially with a view to a decision or action.
Example: the consequences of the move would need to be very carefully weighed
Synonyms of "weigh"
consider
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contemplate
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think about
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give thought to
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entertain the idea of
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deliberate about
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turn over in one's mind
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mull over
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chew over
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reflect on
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ruminate about
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muse on
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