Syllabification
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɪˌlæbɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Syllabification is a noun meaning The division of a word into syllables.
Meaning
The division of a word into syllables.
Example Sentences
Syllábify is a back-formation from syllabification, which in turn seems to be coined directly on the basis of Latin syllabificare.
Our author has eſtabliſhed clear practicable rules for articulation, and conſequently for facilitating to foreigners the pronouncing and ſyllabification of the Engliſh language; and that upon principles which are in common to all languages.
Word Forms
- syllabifications
Synonyms for syllabification
Depending on context, synonyms include syllabation, syllabication, syllabization.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include syllabication, monosyllabification, dissyllabification, syllabization, syllabism, syllabation.
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