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 many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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The word 'banana' has three syllables: ba-na-na.

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How do you break the word 'sunshine' into syllables?

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sun/shine.

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What is the rule for dividing syllables in a word?

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When dividing syllables, you usually split between two consonants or after a vowel.

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How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

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The word 'elephant' has three syllables: el-e-phant.

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How do you break the word 'happy' into syllables?

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hap/py.

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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.

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How do you break the word 'tiger' into syllables?

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ti/ger.

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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.

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How many syllables are in the word 'computer'?

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The word 'computer' has three syllables: com-pu-ter.