syllabicate

/sɪˈlæbɪˌkeɪt/
verb
  1. To divide a word into syllables.
    • The dictionary shows how to syllabicate each entry.
    • When you syllabicate a long word, it becomes easier to pronounce.
    • The teacher asked the students to syllabicate the word 'elephant'.
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