Counting Syllables

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word. It usually contains a vowel sound.

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How do you count syllables in a word?

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To count syllables, clap for each vowel sound you hear in a word.

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How many syllables are in the word 'zebra'?

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2 syllables (ze-bra).

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How many syllables are in the word 'umbrella'?

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3 syllables (um-brel-la).

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How many syllables are in the word 'watermelon'?

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4 syllables (wa-ter-mel-on).

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How many syllables are in the word 'pig'?

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1 syllable (pig).

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How many syllables are in the word 'whale'?

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1 syllable (whale).

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What is an example of a word with one syllable?

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The word 'cat' has 1 syllable.

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What is an example of a word with two syllables?

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The word 'happy' has 2 syllables (hap-py).

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What is an example of a word with three syllables?

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The word 'banana' has 3 syllables (ba-na-na).