Spelling Multi-Syllable Words

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What is a multi-syllable word?

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A word that has more than one syllable, such as 'banana' or 'elephant'.

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

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You can clap or tap for each vowel sound in the word. For example, 'pencil' has two syllables: pen-cil.

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What is the plural form of 'balloon'?

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Balloons.

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What is the plural form of 'doctor'?

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Doctors.

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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, like 'cat' or 'dog'.

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How do you spell 'pancake'?

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P-A-N-C-A-K-E.

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What is the plural form of 'pancake'?

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Pancakes.

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What is the plural form of 'tiger'?

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Tigers.

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What is the difference between a singular and plural noun?

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A singular noun refers to one item (e.g., 'cat'), while a plural noun refers to more than one item (e.g., 'cats').

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Can you give an example of a word with three syllables?

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'Elephant' has three syllables: el-e-phant.