Multisyllabic 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 typically contains a vowel sound and may include consonants.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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How do you count syllables in a word?

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To count syllables, say the word slowly and clap for each vowel sound you hear. Each clap represents one syllable.

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CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is a multisyllabic word?

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A multisyllabic word is a word that has more than one syllable.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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3

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Break the word 'butterfly'.

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butter | fly

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CCSS.L.2.4D

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How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

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3

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CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Break the word 'basketball'.

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basket | ball

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CCSS.L.2.4D

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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 two or more syllables.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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How many syllables are in the word 'unbelievable'?

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5

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Break the word 'notebook'.

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note | book

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CCSS.L.2.4D