The current trend is to do away with unnecessary hyphens with common prefixes.
Examples:
noncompliance
copayment
semiconscious
unending
However, there are exceptions.
Exception: Hyphenate all words beginning with self except for selfish and selfless.
Examples:
self-assured
self-respect
self-addressed
Exception: Use a hyphen with the prefix ex.
Example: His ex-wife sued for nonsupport.
Exception: Hyphenate prefixes when they come before proper nouns.
Examples:
un-American
non-English speaker
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