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hyphen
noun
verb
a punctuation mark (‘-’) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a…
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- H
- Ends with
- N
- Contains
- YPHE
- Scrabble score
- 17
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈhaɪ.fən
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Meaning
Definitions
noun
a punctuation mark (‘-’) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text
verb
divide or connect with a hyphen
“hyphenate these words and names”
In context
Example Sentences
hyphenate these words and names
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