Multi Syllables #1

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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 include surrounding consonants. It is a building block of words.

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How do you divide a word into syllables?

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To divide a word into syllables, you can use phonetic rules, look for vowel sounds, and identify consonant clusters. Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.

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What is the syllable division of the word 'tonic'?

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ton-ic

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What is the syllable division of the word 'inhabit'?

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in-hab-it

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What is the syllable division of the word 'fairytales'?

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fair-y-tales

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What is the syllable division of the word 'misfit'?

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mis-fit

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What is the syllable division of the word 'mainsail'?

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main-sail

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What are the types of syllables?

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There are several types of syllables: closed, open, silent e, vowel team, r-controlled, and consonant-le. Each type has specific rules for pronunciation.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound, such as in the word 'cat'.

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound, such as in the word 'he'.