Syllables

Front

What is a syllable?

Back

A syllable is a unit of pronunciation that has one vowel sound and may or may not be surrounded by consonants.

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'dinosaur'?

Back

3 syllables.

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'basketball'?

Back

3 syllables.

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'car'?

Back

1 syllable.

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

Back

3 syllables.

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'doorbell'?

Back

2 syllables.

Front

What is the rule for counting syllables in a word?

Back

Count the number of vowel sounds in the word; each vowel sound typically represents one syllable.

Front

Can a syllable have more than one vowel?

Back

Yes, a syllable can have multiple vowels, but it typically has only one vowel sound.

Front

What is an example of a one-syllable word?

Back

'Cat' is an example of a one-syllable word.

Front

What is an example of a two-syllable word?

Back

'Window' is an example of a two-syllable word.