Note that many formerly hyphenated compound nouns have now become one word or two words without a hyphen. Many compound nouns remain, however, and the following sentences contain examples:
Yes, "weekend" is not typically hyphenated as it is considered a compound noun that does not require a hyphen.
Yes, "low-to-intermediate" should be hyphenated when used as a compound modifier before a noun.
Yes, "subforeman" is typically not hyphenated. It is a compound word formed by combining the prefix "sub-" with the noun "foreman."
No, "two thirds" should not be hyphenated. It is a compound adjective that functions as a single unit modifying a noun.
There are no specific rules on forming compound nouns. Hyphens are often used to reduce confusion in a sentence. For example, the compound noun 'wire clip' is perfectly acceptable as a compound noun, but for a term like 'plastic wire-clip', the hyphen makes it more readable. The compound word is correct with or without the hyphen.Some examples of hyphenated compound nouns are:A-frameabout-facead-libAfrican-Americanbreak-inbrother-in-lawcover-upex-husbandfather-in-lawget-togethergreat-grandmotherhalf-sisterknow-howne'er-do-wellnitty-grittypasser-bypresident-electself-assuranceself-helpsix-packsixty-sixT-shirt (or tee-shirt)V-neckvoice-overwarm-upwell-beingx-ray
No, "jet stream" is not typically hyphenated when used as a compound noun.
The noun rowboat is a closed compound.
Yes, mother-in-law is a hyphenated compound noun.
Yes, the noun short circuit (or short-circuit) is a compound noun; an open spaced or hyphenated compound noun (both are accepted).
Yes, "weekend" is not typically hyphenated as it is considered a compound noun that does not require a hyphen.
The term "out of scope" is typically not hyphenated when used in a sentence, as it functions as a prepositional phrase. However, it can be hyphenated as "out-of-scope" when used as a compound adjective before a noun, such as in "out-of-scope items." Always consider the context to determine the correct usage.
A hyphenated noun is a compound noun that includes a hyphen.A compound noun is a noun made up of two or more words that form a noun with a meaning of its own.Hyphens are often used to reduce confusion in a sentence. For example, the compound noun 'wire clip' is perfectly acceptable as a compound noun, but for a term like 'plastic wire-clip' (a clip for wires that is made of plastic), the hyphen makes it more readable. The compound word is correct with or without the hyphen.Some examples of hyphenated compound nouns are:African-Americanbreak-inbrother-in-lawcover-upex-husbandforget-me-notget-togethergreat-grandmother
Yes, "low-to-intermediate" should be hyphenated when used as a compound modifier before a noun.
Whistle-blower.
There are three types of compound noun; closed (bathtub), hyphenated (fifty-five), and open spaced; examples of open spaced compound nouns are:back yardblack birdbumble beebus stopfront doorhome platehot platepet shopquestion markshoe storetennis shoewindow pane
No, the correct plural is fathers-in-law, a hyphenated compound noun.
The compound noun 'tryout' is written as either a single word or a hyphenated word, 'try-out'. Either is acceptable.