syllabize

[ sil-uh-bahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, syl·la·bized, syl·la·biz·ing.

1. to syllabify.

Word History and Origins

Origin of syllabize¹

1650–60; < Medieval Latin syllabizāre < Greek syllabízein. See syllable, -ize

Example Sentences

The clearly syllabized words fell upon delighted ears.

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