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

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

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