Syllabling: meaning, definitions and examples

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syllabling

 

[ sษชหˆlรฆb.ษ™l.ษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

linguistics process

Syllabling is the process of dividing a word into its syllables. It is an essential aspect of phonetics and phonology, serving as a method to analyze the structure and pronunciation of words. In language development, syllabling helps learners understand the rhythm and beat of speech, which is crucial for effective communication. Proper syllabling can also aid in reading and spelling skills, as it allows individuals to break down complex words into manageable parts.

Synonyms

syllabification, syllable division.

Examples of usage

  • The teacher emphasized syllabling during the phonics lesson.
  • Understanding syllabling can improve your reading skills.
  • Syllabling helps children learn how to pronounce difficult words.

Translations

Translations of the word "syllabling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sรญlaba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฐเคตเคฐเฅเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Silbierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suku kata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะปะฐะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sylabizowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Ÿณ็ฏ€ๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท syllabation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ silabeo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท heceleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œ์ ˆํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู‚ุทูŠุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sylabizace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sylabizรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้Ÿณ่Š‚ๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฉrhljรณรฐun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑัƒั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hecษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ silabeo

Etymology

The term 'syllabling' is derived from the word 'syllable', which itself originates from the Latin word 'syllaba' and the Greek 'syllabฤ“', meaning 'a taking together' or 'a closing'. In the context of language, a syllable refers to a unit of sound that typically includes a vowel sound with or without surrounding consonants. The notion of dividing words into syllables has been essential in the study of phonetics and phonology throughout the history of linguistic research. Scholars have recognized that syllables are fundamental building blocks of spoken language, and their analysis plays a critical role in understanding the dynamics of speech, language acquisition, and literacy development. The modern interest in syllabling and syllable structure aligns with educational approaches that emphasize phonemic awareness as a key component in reading literacy.