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Definition of syllabication

syllabication

/sɪˌlæb.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
syl · lab · i · ca · tion
Plural:syllabications
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syllabication Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act, process, or method of dividing words into syllables, either in pronunciation or in writing.

Example

"Elementary reading teachers often focus on syllabication to help students decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words."

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• Rhymes for syllabication

• Nearby Words

sydney
syilx
syllabic
syllabication
syllable
syllabus
sylph

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'syllabicate', ultimately derived from Late Latin 'syllabicare' (to spell by syllables), from Latin 'syllaba' and Ancient Greek 'syllabe' (that which is held together, a syllable).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Syllabication. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/syllabication
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