- hyphenism
- hy·phen·ism
English syllables. 2014.
hyphenism
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hyphenism — ˈhīfəˌnizəm noun ( s) Etymology: hyphen (I) + ism; from the use of hyphenated words (as German American, Irish American) to designate foreign born citizens of the United States : the quality or state of being a hyphenate : the conduct that marks… … Useful english dictionary
