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syllabication

noun
/ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meaning

The division of words into syllables.

Example Sentences

Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.

Synonyms

syllable division,word splitting,phonetic segmentation

Antonyms

mispronunciation,incorrect division

Collocations

rules of syllabication,syllabication practice,syllabication system

Related Vocabularies

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
A state that is controlled and protected by another.
a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols
The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force

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