Definitions

1. verb

to break down (a word or phrase) into its constituent syllables; to pronounce (a word or phrase) in syllables

“The linguist decided to syllabise the word ‘phonetically’ to understand its syllable structure.”

2. verb

to divide (a word or phrase) into syllables for purposes of pronunciation or for linguistic analysis

“The teacher asked her students to syllabise the poem to appreciate its rhythm and meter.”

3. noun

the act of dividing (a word or phrase) into its constituent syllables

“Syllabisation is an essential skill for anyone learning a new language.”