hyphenation

Noun
US[hahy-fuh-ney-shuhn]/ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/4 syllables
Synonyms: word division

Open English WordNet

Noun (2)

  1. division of a word especially at the end of a line on a pageSynonyms: word divisionType of divisionPart of orthography, writing system
  2. connecting syllables and words by hyphensType of punctuationMember of orthography, writing system

Related words hyphen verb

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