If you must divide a word, look for a logical division, such as between syllables, between parts of a compound word, or between the root and a prefix or suffix. If you are uncertain about where to divide a word, check your dictionary.
| go-ing | height-en | mus-cu-la-ture | back-stage |
| dis-satis-fied | com-mit-ment | hon-or-able | philos-ophy |
Although many published works divide words, writing is easier to read without numerous broken words.