Multisyllabic words

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What is the definition of a multisyllabic word?

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A word with more than one syllable.

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Break this word: airmail

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air | mail

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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.

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How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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3 syllables: ba-na-na.

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What is the difference between a monosyllabic and a multisyllabic word?

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A monosyllabic word has one syllable, while a multisyllabic word has more than one syllable.

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Give an example of a multisyllabic word.

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Example: 'elephant' (3 syllables).

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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.

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is made up of two or more smaller words, like 'toothbrush' (tooth + brush).

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Break this word: butterfly

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but | ter | fly

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What is an example of a word with four syllables?

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Example: 'unbelievable' (4 syllables).