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 'apple'?

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2 syllables (ap-ple).

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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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How many syllables are in the word 'cat'?

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1 syllable (cat).

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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 'computer'?

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3 syllables (com-pu-ter).

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How many syllables are in the word 'happy'?

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2 syllables (hap-py).

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How many syllables are in the word 'butterfly'?

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3 syllables (but-ter-fly).

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How many syllables are in the word 'sun'?

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1 syllable (sun).

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How many syllables are in the word 'chocolate'?

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3 syllables (choc-o-late).