How to Pronounce "hyphenated"
word
ˈhaɪfəˌneɪtɪd
HY-fuh-nay-tid
hˈaɪfənˌeɪtɪd
HY-fun-AY-tid
Definition
A word or phrase is hyphenated if it is written with hyphens (-) connecting its parts, like 'mother-in-law'. It can also describe the act of adding hyphens to a word.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaɪfəˌneɪtɪd
British English
hˈaɪfənˌeɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HY-fuh-nay-tid
UK
HY-fun-AY-tid
Listen in Context
Her last name is hyphenated.
The word 'well-known' is hyphenated.
Some compound adjectives are hyphenated.
My passport shows my full hyphenated name.