The word "hyphen" is spelled with a Y, not an F. It is pronounced /ˈhaɪfən/. This spelling reflects the word's Greek roots, where the letter Upsilon (Υ) represents the "y" sound. The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to connect words or parts of words in compound words or to separate syllables in words that are broken at the end of a line. It is a key tool for clarity and understanding in writing. Remember, it's hyphen with a Y, not hyfen with an F.
The word "hyphen" is derived from the Latin word "hyphen" or "hyphēn", which itself originated from the Greek word "huphēn". It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century, borrowed from French.