Does Non Need a Hyphen?

Usage notes
The prefix non- may be joined to a word by means of a hyphen, which is standard in British usage. In many cases, especially in American usage, non- is joined without a hyphen.

Does non hyphenated have a hyphen?

If you are inclined to hyphenate a prefixed word or a compound word, double-check a dictionary or a style guide for prevailing style before you commit yourself. There's no hyphen, and thus no irony, in nonhyphenated.

Should words beginning with Non be hyphenated?

Use a hyphen for all words that have 'mid-' as a prefix, except for common words that are never hyphenated (e.g. midnight). Hyphenate if 'non' qualifies more than one word. Use of hyphen is optional if 'non' qualifies only one word.

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