Using a hyphen to separate a word because you have run out of room to write the full word on a line of text is pretty straightforward.\u00a0 You always separate a word with a hyphen between two syllables.<\/p>\n
But how do you know when to use a hyphen in a compound word or between two related words?\u00a0 This is a very good question and the one that I am going to answer in the remainder of this post!<\/p>\n
Here are some basic rules for how to use a hyphen between words:<\/p>\n
Always use a hyphen when writing compound numbers.<\/strong> Always use a hyphen with words beginning with these prefixes: ex-, self-, or all-.<\/strong> Use a hyphen when two or more adjectives that come before a noun act as one idea.<\/strong> Use hyphens in expressions where words have become linked by commonly being used together to express one idea.<\/strong> Do not use a hyphen after an adverb ending with -ly.<\/strong> Do not use a hyphen in a phrase using a comparative or superlative adjective.<\/strong> I hope this hyphen review has been helpful.\u00a0 Please ask any questions you have about using hyphens in the comments section.\u00a0 Until next time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A hyphen (\u2014) can often be found between and in the middle of words in English. Take a look at this definition of the word hyphen to get a better idea of what a hyphen is and how it is used. hyphen: a punctuation mark that is used between some compound words or between the…<\/p>\n
\nExamples:
\ntwenty-one <\/em>
\nfifty-two <\/em>
\nseventy-seven<\/em><\/p>\n
\nExamples:
\nex-wife <\/em>
\nself-centered <\/em>
\nall-inclusive<\/em><\/p>\n
\nExamples:
\nFirst-class<\/em> decisions require clear-headed<\/em> thinking.
\nShe is a well-respected<\/em> teacher.
\nMy friends just build a new four-bedroom<\/em> house.<\/p>\n
\nExample:
\nmerry-go-round <\/em>
\nmother-in-law <\/em>
\nup-to-date<\/em>
\n(Sadly, the words that require hyphens, like these, are words you are just going to have to memorize over time.)<\/p>\n
\nExamples:
\nA carefully planned surprise party is necessary to have a real surprise.
\nA fully automated phone system is not very helpful.<\/p>\n
\nExamples:
\nEven the best laid plans often don\u2019t work out the way you want them to.
\nThe restaurant may succeed, but a more likely outcome is it will fail.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2013\/01\/hyphen-350x125.jpg\")