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Hyphenation for “word”

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

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 "word"

word >> /wərd/

Definition: [transitive verb] Choose and use particular words in order to say or write (something)
Example: he words his request in a particularly ironic way

Synonyms of "word"

phrase | express | put | couch | frame | set forth | formulate | style |

Definition: [noun] A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed.
Example: I don't like the word “unofficial”

Synonyms of "word"

term | name | expression | designation | locution |

Definition: [noun] A command, password, or signal.

Synonyms of "word"

instruction | order | command |

Definition: [noun] One's account of the truth, especially when it differs from that of another person.

Definition: [noun] The text or spoken part of a play, opera, or other performed piece; a script.

Synonyms of "word"

script | text |

Definition: [noun] A basic unit of data in a computer, typically 16 or 32 bits long.

Definition: [exclamation] Used to express agreement.