1. divides words into syllables
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• The teacher syllabicates each new vocabulary word on the board.
• The reading program syllabicates difficult words to help students pronounce them.
• She syllabicates the word ‘elephant’ as ‘el-e-phant’.
• The dictionary syllabicates words using dots between syllables.
• When learning to read, children benefit when an adult syllabicates unfamiliar words.
• The speech therapist syllabicates words to help with pronunciation difficulties.