Syllable Division with 'ou' 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 and can be a whole word or part of a word.

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How do you divide the word 'bouncy' into syllables?

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boun-cy

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What is the correct syllable division for the word 'trouble'?

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trou-ble

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How many syllables are in the word 'account'?

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2

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What is the correct syllable division for the word 'outside'?

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out-side

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How many syllables are in the word 'fountain'?

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2

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What is the rule for dividing syllables with 'ou'?

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When dividing syllables with 'ou', the 'ou' often stays together as a single unit, especially when it forms a vowel sound.

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Identify the syllable division for the word 'mountain'.

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moun-tain

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound, like in the word 'cat'.

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound, like in the word 'go'.