# Basics Of Splitting

## Splitting

Here you’ll learn how to split and combine words in the tool. For the rules on which splits are accepted or incorrect, read the [Splitting Guidelines](https://guides.spicylyrics.org/s/splitting/doc/splitting-guidelines-IyXtGi4ta6).


To start, inside the [tool](https://tool.community.spicylyrics.org/), choose the word you want to split.

After you do that right click the word and choose **Split word…**

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Here you may see your word already **split** automatically (With vertical lines), usually it should be fine already like this but check the **audio** for:

* **Vocals** lingering on a **syllable** or **phoneme** for longer or shorter relative to other **syllables/phonemes**.
* Pauses in between **syllables** or **phonemes.**

  

If the **split**’s not already fine, then change it up by clicking in between the **letters** to place or remove **splits**.

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Now you have your final result, your **correctly split word.**


If you want to automate all splits and adjust them afterward, you can go to **Tools → Segmentation Tools → Auto Segment**.

You’ll see a **dialog** open telling you to choose a **syllabification engine** based on the **language** you’re syncing.

The tool will automatically detect the **language** (You may have to set it yourself if it doesn’t detect correctly).

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Click **Apply to all lines**.

Now you have all your words split.

You now should playback audio and check **splits**. If they are not correct then you should select the 2 or more **splits** (By doing CTRL + Left-Click) and Right-Click and choosing **Combine words**.

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You can also skip the dialog by hold **Shift** while pressing **Left-Click**.