Kindergarten 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 'banana'?

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The word 'banana' has three syllables: ba-na-na.

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What is the first syllable in the word 'elephant'?

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The first syllable in 'elephant' is 'el'.

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How do you clap to count syllables?

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You clap once for each syllable you hear in a word.

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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 '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 'he'.

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Can a syllable be just one letter?

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Yes, a syllable can be just one letter, like the word 'I'.

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How many syllables are in the word 'butterfly'?

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The word 'butterfly' has three syllables: but-ter-fly.

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is made up of two smaller words, like 'sun' and 'flower' to make 'sunflower'.

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How do you break a word into syllables?

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You can break a word into syllables by clapping or tapping for each sound you hear.