Word Study- Breaking Words into 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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You can count syllables by clapping for each vowel sound you hear in a word.

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What is the syllable division rule for the word 'artist'?

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The word 'artist' can be divided into 2 syllables: ar/tist.

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How many syllables are in the word 'afford'?

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The word 'afford' has 2 syllables: af/ford.

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What is the correct way to divide the word 'yesterday' into syllables?

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The word 'yesterday' is divided into 3 syllables: yes/ter/day.

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How many syllables does the word 'wonderful' have?

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The word 'wonderful' has 3 syllables: won/der/ful.

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How many syllables does the word 'pepper' have?

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The word 'pepper' has 2 syllables: pep/per.

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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, like '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, like 'he'.

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What is a vowel team syllable?

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A vowel team syllable contains two vowels that work together to make one sound, like 'team'.