syllabication

noun

syl·​lab·​i·​ca·​tion sə-ˌla-bə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce syllabication (audio)
: the act, process, or method of forming or dividing words into syllables

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of syllabication was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Syllabication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/syllabication. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

syllabication

noun
syl·​lab·​i·​ca·​tion sə-ˌlab-ə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce syllabication (audio)
: the forming of syllables : the division of words into syllables
syllabicate
-ˈlab-ə-ˌkāt
verb
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