How to Pronounce Hyphenated

To pronounce "hyphenated", say HYPHEN-at-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

HYPHEN-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “hyphenated”

"hyphenated" has 3 syllables: hyphen-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does hyphenated mean?

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.

adjective

  1. Written with a hyphen.

    “Some dictionaries list hyphenated words as though they contained no punctuation.”

  2. Of a person, considered to have more than one nationality or ethnicity (such as French-Canadian, Afro-Argentine, etc.).

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Words that rhyme with hyphenated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

combinedscriptedhydrousholophasichyperliteratehydrogenettedhyblaeanhonied

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hyphenated"?▾

"Hyphenated" has 3 syllables: hyphen · at · ed.

What does "hyphenated" mean?▾

Hyphenated: 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.

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