Hyphen – the punctuation sign - used for a combined word, or to indicate the division of a word at the end of a line

(Pronounced hy-fuhn)

To remember the definition of the word hyphen, use the following mnemonic:

The high bit of a phone (hyphen) symbolises what a hyphen looks like. The joining of the receiver to the base reminds us that a hyphen joins words.

Note: A example would be re-dress (to dress again) or redress (to remedy or set right).

Examples of hyphen in a sentence

Anyone who does not use a hyphen correctly should be fined.

The hyphen (-) is a type of punctuation mark that connects words.

A hyphen (-) joins two words to have one meaning like run down or run-down.