Syllabicated: meaning, definitions and examples
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syllabicated
[ ˈsɪl.ə.bɪ.keɪ.tɪd ]
pronunciation, linguistics
Syllabicated refers to the action of dividing a word into its component syllables. This is an important process in phonetics and phonology, as syllables are fundamental units of sound in speech. Syllabication helps in proper pronunciation, spelling education, and understanding the rhythmic structure of language. In a more technical context, syllabication can involve the rules and patterns by which different languages break words into syllables.
Synonyms
broken down, divided, segmented.
Examples of usage
- The teacher syllabicated the difficult word for the students.
- To assist with reading, many syllabicated the text.
- He syllabicated the long sentences to improve his speech clarity.
Translations
Translations of the word "syllabicated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 silabificado
🇮🇳 अवधिबद्ध
🇩🇪 silbenartig
🇮🇩 sukukata
🇺🇦 силабізований
🇵🇱 syllabizowany
🇯🇵 音節化された (おんせつかされた)
🇫🇷 syllabique
🇪🇸 silabificado
🇹🇷 hecelenmiş
🇰🇷 음절화된 (eumjeolhwada)
🇸🇦 مُقَطَّع (muqatta'a)
🇨🇿 sylabizovaný
🇸🇰 sylabizovaný
🇨🇳 音节化的 (yīn jié huà de)
🇸🇮 slogovno
🇮🇸 sílabísk
🇰🇿 бөлімделген (bölіmdelgen)
🇬🇪 სილაბიზებული (silabizebuli)
🇦🇿 hecə bölünmüş
🇲🇽 silabificado
Etymology
The term 'syllabicate' derives from the Latin word 'syllaba', meaning 'syllable'. This Latin root itself comes from the Greek word 'syllabē', indicating the gathering of sounds. The process of syllabication has been essential in the study of linguistics, aiding in phonetic analysis, literacy development, and language learning. When the word syllabicate is used, it often evokes thoughts of educational methods, particularly in teaching children how to read. The addition of '-ated' indicates the past participle state, indicating that the action of syllabicating has been completed. This word has become more relevant in recent decades as education systems recognize the importance of phonemic awareness in early literacy.