Syllable pre assessment

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What is a syllable?

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

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How many syllables are in the word 'healthier'?

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3

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How many syllables are in the word 'mechanical'?

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4

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How many syllables are in the word 'stewing'?

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2

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How many syllables are in the word 'stumped'?

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1

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How many syllables are in the word 'morphology'?

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4

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What is the rule for counting syllables in a word?

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

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Can a syllable exist without a vowel?

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No, a syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.

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What is an example of a one-syllable word?

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

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What is an example of a two-syllable word?

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