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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-frame
about-face
ad-lib
African-American
break-in
brother-in-law
cover-up
ex-husband
father-in-law
get-together
great-grandmother
half-sister
know-how
ne'er-do-well
nitty-gritty
passer-by
president-elect
self-assurance
self-help
six-pack
sixty-six
T-shirt (or tee-shirt)
V-neck
voice-over
warm-up
well-being
x-ray
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Is weekend hyphenated?
Yes, "weekend" is not typically hyphenated as it is considered a compound noun that does not require a hyphen.
Should 'low to intermediate' be hyphenated?
Yes, "low-to-intermediate" should be hyphenated when used as a compound modifier before a noun.
Is the work subforeman hyphenated?
Yes, "subforeman" is typically not hyphenated. It is a compound word formed by combining the prefix "sub-" with the noun "foreman."
Should two thirds be hyphenated?
No, "two thirds" should not be hyphenated. It is a compound adjective that functions as a single unit modifying a noun.
Is lefthanded a compound word or a hyphenated compound?
Left-handed is a hyphenated compound.
Is jet stream hyphenated?
No, "jet stream" is not typically hyphenated when used as a compound noun.
Is rowboat a closed compound or hyphenated compound or open compound?
The noun rowboat is a closed compound.
Is mother-in-law a compound?
Yes, mother-in-law is a hyphenated compound noun.
Is a shortcircut a compound noun?
Yes, the noun short circuit (or short-circuit) is a compound noun; an open spaced or hyphenated compound noun (both are accepted).
Is weekend hyphenated?
Yes, "weekend" is not typically hyphenated as it is considered a compound noun that does not require a hyphen.
Should 'low to intermediate' be hyphenated?
Yes, "low-to-intermediate" should be hyphenated when used as a compound modifier before a noun.
What is the hyphenated compound noun for an insider who dobs in a crime?
Whistle-blower.
What is the open spaced compound noun?
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
Is father in laws a plural noun?
No, the correct plural is fathers-in-law, a hyphenated compound noun.
Is tryout one word as a noun and hyphenated as an adjective?
The compound noun 'tryout' is written as either a single word or a hyphenated word, 'try-out'. Either is acceptable.
Is highly organized hyphenated?
Yes, "highly organized" is hyphenated when used as a compound adjective before a noun, as in "highly-organized event." However, when used after the noun, it is typically not hyphenated, as in "The event was highly organized."
Is world leader hyphenated?
No, "world leader" is not hyphenated. It is typically written as two separate words when used as a noun phrase. However, if used as a compound adjective before a noun, it can be hyphenated as "world-leader status."
