syllabification

/sɪˌlæbɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The division of a word into syllables, either in writing or in speech.
    • The teacher explained the rules of syllabification to help students read longer words.
    • Syllabification is important for proper pronunciation in poetry.
    • The dictionary shows syllabification with dots between syllables.
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