Definition

To break a word into its individual syllables or to arrange it in syllable form.

Example

In English class, we learned how to syllabify difficult words to help with pronunciation.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, do you know how to syllabify this word?

Sure! Just break it down into its syllables like this.

That makes sense! Can you show me how to syllabify another one?

Of course! Just let me know which word you want to try.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Syllabify → It is formed from "syllaba" (from Latin, meaning syllable) and "-fy" (from Latin "facere", meaning to make or do). The word "syllabify" means to make or divide into syllables.

Memory Tip

Think of creating or 'making' ('-fy') 'syllables' ('syllaba') — that's why syllabify means to break a word into its syllabic parts.

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