Just Words Unit 5 Syllabication of Words Thompson

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What is syllabication?

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Syllabication is the division of words into syllables, which are the individual sounds or beats in a word.

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How many syllables are in the word 'volcanic'?

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The word 'volcanic' has three syllables: vol-can-ic.

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What is the correct syllabication of the word 'consistent'?

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The correct syllabication of 'consistent' is con-sist-ent.

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a unit of pronunciation that has one vowel sound and may or may not have surrounding consonants.

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How do you syllabicate the word 'athletic'?

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The correct syllabication of 'athletic' is ath-let-ic.

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What is the correct syllabication of the word 'problematic'?

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The correct syllabication of 'problematic' is prob-le-mat-ic.

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What is the correct syllabication of the word 'adjunct'?

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The correct syllabication of 'adjunct' is ad-junct.

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Why is syllabication important in reading?

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Syllabication helps in decoding words, improving reading fluency and comprehension.

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What are the rules for dividing syllables?

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Common rules include: 1) Divide between two consonants, 2) Divide before a single consonant, 3) Divide after a prefix.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and typically has a short vowel sound.