syllabification

 
Pronunciation: /sɪˌlabɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
(also syllabication /-ˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/)

noun

[mass noun]
  • the division of words into syllables, either in speech or in writing.

Derivatives

syllabify

Pronunciation: /sɪˈlabɪfʌɪ/
verb (syllabifies, syllabifying, syllabified)