How to Pronounce Hyphenate

To pronounce "hyphenate", say HYPHEN-at-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhʌɪf(ə)neɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhʌɪf(ə)neɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hyphenate”

"hyphenate" has 3 syllables: hyphen-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does hyphenate mean?

noun

  1. A person with multiple duties or abilities, such as "writer-director", "actor-model", or "singer-songwriter".
  2. A person whose ethnicity is a multi-word hyphenated term, such as "African-American".

verb

  1. To break a word at the end of a line according to the hyphenation rules by adding a hyphen on the end of the line.
  2. To join words or syllables with a hyphen.

Synonyms

person

Words that rhyme with hyphenate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hyphenate"?▾

"Hyphenate" has 3 syllables: hyphen · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "hyphenate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hyphenate" is /ˈhʌɪf(ə)neɪt/.

What does "hyphenate" mean?▾

Hyphenate: A person with multiple duties or abilities, such as "writer-director", "actor-model", or "singer-songwriter".

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