# hyphening

Pronunciation: say "HY-fuhn-ing" /ˈhaɪ.fən.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of hyphen. Dated; hyphenating is now usual. *(dated)* — present participle and gerund of hyphen
   - Simple: Present participle of hyphen. This is dated: most people now say hyphenating.

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