Hyphen - Wikipedia The hyphen ‐ is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word The use of hyphens is called hyphenation [1]
Hyphen Use - Purdue OWL® - Purdue University Two words brought together as a compound may be written separately, written as one word, or connected by hyphens For example, three modern dictionaries all have the same listings for the following compounds: Another modern dictionary, however, lists hairstylist, not hair stylist
Hyphen: Definition, Uses and Examples in English - GrammarSphere When using the prefixes ex-, self-, and all-, hyphens are essential for clarity and proper meaning Each of these prefixes has specific rules for when a hyphen is necessary, and understanding these can help avoid confusion
Hyphens - Grammar - Cambridge Dictionary However, hyphens are becoming less common and people often write several of the above words without hyphens or do not separate compound words at all A common word with a hyphen such as post-box will also be seen as post box and postbox
Hyphens Part 1 | NCEH | CDC Mistakes run the gamut: Some people overuse hyphens, some underuse them, and some confuse them with dashes Here are three tips that address some of the most common hyphenation errors