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if a word has a hyphen in it,does it count as two words?

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
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    No. it is a hyphenated word. if you want two words, don't use the hyphen.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    It is one hyphenated word. If it is a surname, it is referred to as a "double-barrelled" surname.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    No, it's one hyphenated word.

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