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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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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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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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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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

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spool = 1 syllable.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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How many syllables are in the word 'billow'?

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billow = 2 syllables.

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CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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

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accident = ac / ci / dent.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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

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yesterday = yes / ter / day.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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

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understand = un / der / stand.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is a multisyllabic word?

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A multisyllabic word is a word that has more than one syllable.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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Give an example of a multisyllabic word.

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Example: 'elephant' (el-e-phant) has 3 syllables.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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What is the importance of syllable division?

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Syllable division helps in pronunciation and spelling of words.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A