How Do You Spell SYLLABIFY?

Pronunciation: [sɪlˈabɪfˌa͡ɪ] (IPA)

Syllabify (/ˈsɪləbaɪfaɪ/) is a verb that means to divide a word into syllables or to pronounce a word syllable by syllable. The word syllabify follows traditional English spelling conventions, with the prefix "syllab-" derived from the Greek word "sullabē" meaning "to put together." The suffix "-ify" indicates the action of making or causing the thing specified in the root word, in this case, syllables. Therefore, syllabify refers to the act of breaking down words into their individual syllables.

SYLLABIFY Meaning and Definition

1. Syllabify is a verb that refers to the act of dividing a word or phrase into syllables. This linguistic process involves analyzing a sequence of sounds or letters in order to determine the boundaries between syllables, which are the basic units of pronunciation in a language.

   When syllabifying a word, the individual sounds that comprise the word are grouped together into syllables based on patterns of pronunciation. Each syllable typically contains a vowel sound, which may be accompanied by one or more surrounding consonant sounds. The process of syllabification allows for better understanding and pronunciation of words, which is particularly useful when learning new languages or when encountering unfamiliar terms.

   Syllabification is an important aspect of phonetics, as it helps to determine the rhythm and structure of spoken language. It can be influenced by various factors, including spelling conventions, phonological rules, and regional dialects. Different languages may have different syllabification rules, leading to variations in dividing words into syllables.

   In summary, to syllabify is to divide a word or phrase into syllables based on the sounds or letters it contains. This process aids in pronunciation and comprehension of words, contributing to effective communication in spoken language.

2. To form into syllables.

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

Common Misspellings for SYLLABIFY

• syllabii
• syllabis
• syllabry
• ayllabify
• zyllabify
• xyllabify
• dyllabify
• eyllabify
• wyllabify
• syllanify
• syllabise
• sallabify
• sylabilfy
• syllabifys
• syllabafys
• Desyllabify

Etymology of SYLLABIFY

The word "syllabify" is derived from the combination of the base word "syllable" and the suffix "-ify", which means to make or become. The base word "syllable" comes from the Medieval Latin "syllaba", which originated from the Greek "sullabḗ" meaning "syllable" or "part of a word". The suffix "-ify" comes from the Latin "-ficare" meaning "to make" or "to cause". Therefore, "syllabify" can be understood as the act of making or forming syllables.

Similar spelling word for SYLLABIFY

• syllabub.

Conjugate verb Syllabify

CONDITIONAL

I would syllabify

you would syllabify

he/she/it would syllabify

we would syllabify

they would syllabify

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be syllabifying

you would be syllabifying

he/she/it would be syllabifying

we would be syllabifying

they would be syllabifying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have syllabify

you would have syllabify

he/she/it would have syllabify

we would have syllabify

they would have syllabify

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been syllabifying

you would have been syllabifying

he/she/it would have been syllabifying

we would have been syllabifying

they would have been syllabifying

FUTURE

I will syllabify

you will syllabify

he/she/it will syllabify

we will syllabify

they will syllabify

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be syllabifying

you will be syllabifying

he/she/it will be syllabifying

we will be syllabifying

they will be syllabifying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have syllabified

you will have syllabified

he/she/it will have syllabified

we will have syllabified

they will have syllabified

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been syllabifying

you will have been syllabifying

he/she/it will have been syllabifying

we will have been syllabifying

they will have been syllabifying

IMPERATIVE

you syllabify

we let´s syllabify

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to syllabify

PAST

I syllabified

you syllabified

he/she/it syllabified

we syllabified

they syllabified

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was syllabifying

you were syllabifying

he/she/it was syllabifying

we were syllabifying

they were syllabifying

PAST PARTICIPLE

syllabified

PAST PERFECT

I had syllabified

you had syllabified

he/she/it had syllabified

we had syllabified

they had syllabified

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been syllabifying

you had been syllabifying

he/she/it had been syllabifying

we had been syllabifying

they had been syllabifying

PRESENT

I syllabify

you syllabify

he/she/it syllabifies

we syllabify

they syllabify

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am syllabifying

you are syllabifying

he/she/it is syllabifying

we are syllabifying

they are syllabifying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

syllabifying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have syllabified

you have syllabified

he/she/it has syllabified

we have syllabified

they have syllabified

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been syllabifying

you have been syllabifying

he/she/it has been syllabifying

we have been syllabifying

they have been syllabifying