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Division of syllables in words are shown in dictionaries with a simple hyphen -.

Examples:

a-ware

a-bout

mal-func-tion

Note: Dictionaries use other symbols to show pronunciation.

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Most dictionaries typically divide syllables with a dot or a small vertical line (|). This helps readers to easily identify and separate individual syllables in a word.

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