1. dividing words into syllables
Usage: present participle of syllabify

Examples

• The teacher is syllabifying the word ‘elephant’ for her students.
• When syllabifying ‘computer,’ we get ‘com-pu-ter.’
• The reading program focuses on syllabifying difficult words.
• She practiced syllabifying multisyllabic words during phonics class.
• The dictionary shows how to pronounce words by syllabifying them.
• Students learn reading skills by syllabifying unfamiliar words.