Syllabicate: meaning, definitions and examples

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syllabicate

 

[ ˌsɪl.əˈbɪk.eɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

language structure

Syllabicate is the process of breaking a word down into its individual syllables. This function is crucial in linguistics, phonetics, and language education. Syllabication aids in pronunciation and understanding the rhythm of speech. It is often taught in early literacy programs to help children read. Mastering syllabication can also enhance spelling skills.

Synonyms

divide, pronounce, segment.

Examples of usage

  • Can you syllabicate the word 'incredible' for me?
  • The teacher asked the students to syllabicate the new vocabulary.
  • We need to syllabicate these terms to improve our enunciation.

Translations

Translations of the word "syllabicate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 silabificar

🇮🇳 उच्चारण करना

🇩🇪 silbieren

🇮🇩 suku kata

🇺🇦 складовий розподіл

🇵🇱 syllabizować

🇯🇵 音節を分ける (onsetsu o wakeru)

🇫🇷 syllabiser

🇪🇸 silabear

🇹🇷 hecelemek

🇰🇷 음절로 나누다 (eumjeollo nanuda)

🇸🇦 تقطيع المقاطع (taqṭīʿ al-maqāṭiʿ)

🇨🇿 slabikovat

🇸🇰 slabikovať

🇨🇳 音节划分 (yīnjié huàfēn)

🇸🇮 zložiti

🇮🇸 sylfærsl

🇰🇿 буынға бөлу

🇬🇪 სილაბირების პროცესში (silabirebis procesi)

🇦🇿 hecə bölmək

🇲🇽 silabear

Etymology

The word 'syllabicate' originates from the late 19th century and is derived from the combination of 'syllable,' which comes from the Greek word 'syllabē,' meaning 'a composite word.' The Greek 'syllabē' is connected with the verb 'syllabein,' meaning 'to throw together.' The suffix '-cate' indicates a process or action. In educational and linguistic contexts, 'syllabicate' began to be used to describe the method of teaching word structure, reflecting the growing interest in phonetics and literacy during this era. As teaching methodologies evolved, the term became integral in describing how words can be dissected into manageable parts, making reading and pronunciation more accessible.