Syllables Flashcard

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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 divide the word 'banana' into syllables?

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ba/na/na

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Which word has two syllables: 'apple', 'cat', or 'banana'?

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apple

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What are the vowels in the English alphabet?

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a, e, i, o, u (and sometimes y)

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How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

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3

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What is the correct way to divide the word 'computer'?

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com/pu/ter

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Which of the following words has three syllables: 'happy', 'banana', or 'dog'?

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banana

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What is an example of a one-syllable word?

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cat

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

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sun/flow/er

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What is the rule for counting syllables in a word?

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Count the number of vowel sounds in the word.