Multisyllable Words

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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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What is the rule for dividing syllables in a word?

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When dividing syllables, each syllable must contain at least one vowel.

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Divide the word 'happy' into syllables:

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hap/py

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract open. The vowels in English are A, E, I, O, U.

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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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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is any letter in the alphabet that is not a vowel.

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Divide the word 'computer' into syllables:

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com/pu/ter

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What is the difference between a vowel and a consonant?

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Vowels are open sounds made with the mouth, while consonants are sounds made by obstructing airflow.

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How do you identify the number of syllables in a word?

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You can clap your hands for each vowel sound you hear in the word.