How to Pronounce Hyphens

To pronounce "hyphens", say HYPHENS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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HYPHENS

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💡 Tip for remembering “hyphens”

"hyphens" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with siphons, if that helps it stick.

What does hyphens mean?

noun

  1. The symbol "‐", typically used to join two or more words to form a compound term, or to indicate that a word has been split at the end of a line.
  2. Something that links two more consequential things.

verb

  1. To separate or punctuate with a hyphen; to hyphenate.

Words that rhyme with hyphens

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

siphons

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hyphens"?▾

"Hyphens" has one syllable.

What does "hyphens" mean?▾

Hyphens: The symbol "‐", typically used to join two or more words to form a compound term, or to indicate that a word has been split at the end of a line.

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