How Do You Spell SYLLABICATE?

Pronunciation: [sɪlˈabɪkˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Syllabicate, spelled as /sɪl.ə.bɪ.keɪt/, is an uncommon verb that refers to the act of dividing a word into syllables. The spelling of this word can be broken down into its individual sounds using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced as /sɪl/, the second syllable as /ə/, the third syllable as /bɪ/ and the fourth syllable as /keɪt/. Knowing the IPA phonetic transcription helps in proper pronunciation and understanding of a word's spelling.

SYLLABICATE Meaning and Definition

1. Syllabicate is a verb that primarily refers to the act of dividing words into syllables, which involves separating the sounds or phonemes that make up the word. This process is commonly used in linguistics, phonetics, and language teaching to aid in understanding and pronunciation. Syllabication provides a systematic way to analyze and organize words, making it easier to identify their component parts.

   When syllabication is applied, each syllable is usually indicated by a hyphen or a dot, allowing for a visual representation of the word's structure. This technique aids in clarity and comprehension, particularly for learners who may struggle with certain phonetic patterns or unfamiliar words.

   Syllabication is often based on phonological patterns and rules, taking into account factors such as stress, consonant clusters, and vowel patterns. It also helps identify and differentiate between open and closed syllables, which can impact pronunciation. By syllabicate-ing, linguistic or language learners can break down complex words into manageable parts, enabling them to decode and articulate them more accurately.

   Furthermore, the process of syllabication can assist in developing reading and writing skills. Being able to identify syllables in written words can aid in reading fluency, as it allows individuals to chunk words together in a meaningful way. Similarly, breaking down words into syllables can assist in spelling and writing accurately, as it provides a framework for organizing and reproducing the various phonemes within a word.

2. To form into syllables.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SYLLABICATE

• ayllabicate
• zyllabicate
• xyllabicate
• dyllabicate
• eyllabicate
• wyllabicate
• stllabicate
• sgllabicate
• shllabicate
• sullabicate
• s7llabicate
• s6llabicate
• syklabicate
• syplabicate
• syolabicate
• sylkabicate
• sillabicate
• syllabikate
• syllabadicate
• Sylabicitee

Etymology of SYLLABICATE

The word syllabicate is derived from the Latin word syllabicus, which, in turn, comes from the Greek word sýllabikós. The Greek word sýllabikós means pertaining to a syllable. The suffix -ate is added to indicate the verb form, hence syllabicate.

Similar spelling words for SYLLABICATE

• syllabically,
• syllabic,
• syllabise,
• syllabize,
• syllabicity,
• syllabication,
• syllabus.

Conjugate verb Syllabicate

CONDITIONAL

I would syllabicate

you would syllabicate

he/she/it would syllabicate

we would syllabicate

they would syllabicate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be syllabicating

you would be syllabicating

he/she/it would be syllabicating

we would be syllabicating

they would be syllabicating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have syllabicate

you would have syllabicate

he/she/it would have syllabicate

we would have syllabicate

they would have syllabicate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been syllabicating

you would have been syllabicating

he/she/it would have been syllabicating

we would have been syllabicating

they would have been syllabicating

FUTURE

I will syllabicate

you will syllabicate

he/she/it will syllabicate

we will syllabicate

they will syllabicate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be syllabicating

you will be syllabicating

he/she/it will be syllabicating

we will be syllabicating

they will be syllabicating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have syllabicated

you will have syllabicated

he/she/it will have syllabicated

we will have syllabicated

they will have syllabicated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been syllabicating

you will have been syllabicating

he/she/it will have been syllabicating

we will have been syllabicating

they will have been syllabicating

IMPERATIVE

you syllabicate

we let´s syllabicate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to syllabicate

PAST

I syllabicated

you syllabicated

he/she/it syllabicated

we syllabicated

they syllabicated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was syllabicating

you were syllabicating

he/she/it was syllabicating

we were syllabicating

they were syllabicating

PAST PARTICIPLE

syllabicated

PAST PERFECT

I had syllabicated

you had syllabicated

he/she/it had syllabicated

we had syllabicated

they had syllabicated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been syllabicating

you had been syllabicating

he/she/it had been syllabicating

we had been syllabicating

they had been syllabicating

PRESENT

I syllabicate

you syllabicate

he/she/it syllabicates

we syllabicate

they syllabicate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am syllabicating

you are syllabicating

he/she/it is syllabicating

we are syllabicating

they are syllabicating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

syllabicating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have syllabicated

you have syllabicated

he/she/it has syllabicated

we have syllabicated

they have syllabicated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been syllabicating

you have been syllabicating

he/she/it has been syllabicating

we have been syllabicating

they have been syllabicating