hyphenate meaning

UK US /ˈhaɪfəneɪt/ 3 syllables

hyphenate (verb): divide or connect with a hyphen.

Definition of hyphenate

  1. divide or connect with a hyphen
    • hyphenate these words and names

    Synonyms: hyphen

    Type of: spell

    Related forms: hyphenation, hyphen

How to pronounce hyphenate

hyphenate is pronounced /ˈhaɪfəneɪt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 20 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HY · words ending in TE · 9-letter words

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