hyphen

/ˈhaɪ.fən/noun
Elementary
1

The symbol "‐", typically used to join two or more words to form a compound term, or to indicate that a word has been split at the end of a line.

2

Something which links two things of greater significance than itself.

3

An enclosed walkway or passage that connects two buildings.

4

Someone who belongs to a marginalized subgroup, and can therefore described by a hyphenated term, such as "German-American", "female-academic", etc.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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