Syllable Claps

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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 clap for syllables?

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You clap once for each syllable in a word.

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How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

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3 syllables: el-e-phant.

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How many syllables are in the word 'skeleton'?

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3 syllables: skel-e-ton.

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How many syllables are in the word 'waterfall'?

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3 syllables: wa-ter-fall.

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How many syllables are in the word 'rainbow'?

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2 syllables: rain-bow.

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How many syllables are in the word 'castle'?

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2 syllables: cas-tle.

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What is the purpose of clapping for syllables?

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Clapping helps to break down words into their individual sounds, making it easier to understand and pronounce them.

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Can a word have only one syllable?

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Yes, words like 'cat' and 'dog' have only one syllable.

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What is an example of a word with four syllables?

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An example is 'unbelievable' (un-be-liev-a-ble).