Split Words into Syllables

Split English words into syllables using a fast, rule-based method. Paste your list of words, and this tool inserts hyphens between syllables in real time. Export or copy results instantly.

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Supported file types: .txt

How to Use:

  1. Paste or type your list of words into the Input Words box. Use one word per line.
  2. The tool will instantly process the input and show the syllable-separated version on the right.
  3. Click Copy Output to copy the results to your clipboard.
  4. Click Export to File to download the output as a .txt file.
  5. Click Clear All to reset everything.
  6. Optionally, import a .txt file by clicking Choose File under the input.

What the Split Words into Syllables Tool Can Do:

This tool uses an efficient regular-expression-based method to approximate syllable splits in English words. It:

  • Handles live input and updates the output as you type
  • Inserts hyphens between likely syllables
  • Displays the total number of syllables detected
  • Supports file import and export for longer lists
  • Provides instant copy-to-clipboard functionality

Example:

Input:

banana
apple
elephant
creative
dictionary

Output:

ba-na-na
ap-ple
el-e-phant
cre-a-tive
dic-tion-ar-y

Common Use Cases:

This tool is useful for language learning, phonetic exercises, speech therapy prep, and poetry writing. Use it to break down vocabulary into pronounceable units or as a quick reference for estimating syllable structure without needing a full dictionary backend.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

After splitting words into syllables, Lemmatize Text can help reduce them to their base form especially useful if you’re prepping for linguistic analysis or word games. And if you’re building something visual, Create a Word Matrix gives you a fun way to display syllable-separated text in a grid layout.

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