How to Pronounce "hyphenate"
word
ˈhaɪfəˌneɪt
HY-fuh-nayt
hˈaɪfənˌeɪt
HY-fuhn-ayt
Definition
To connect or separate words using a hyphen (-), often in writing to make compound words or to split a word at the end of a line.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaɪfəˌneɪt
British English
hˈaɪfənˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HY-fuh-nayt
UK
HY-fuhn-ayt
Listen in Context
Please hyphenate the word 'self-esteem'.
Should we hyphenate 'part-time' or write it as one word?
Some editors like to hyphenate long words at line breaks.
Don’t forget to hyphenate ‘mother-in-law’—it looks weird without the hyphens.