Definitions

1. verb

to break down (a word or phrase) into its component syllables; to pronounce (a word) according to its syllable division

“The teacher instructed her students to syllabize the difficult vocabulary words.”

2. verb

to pronounce (a word) according to its syllable division, often with emphasis on the syllables

“She tried to syllabize the word ‘photography’ correctly.”

3. noun

the act of breaking down (a word or phrase) into its component syllables

“The exercise required a focus on syllabization to master the correct pronunciation.”