Syllables & Syllable Breaks

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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 do you break the word 'bacon' into syllables?

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ba/con

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What is the correct way to divide the word 'correct'?

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cor/rect

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How many syllables are in the word 'quarter'?

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2

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How many syllables are in the word 'watermelon'?

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4

Front

What is a syllable break?

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A syllable break is the point where a word is divided into syllables.

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How many syllables are in the word 'apple'?

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2

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What is the rule for dividing syllables with a consonant between two vowels?

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When a consonant is between two vowels, the syllable usually breaks before the consonant.

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How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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3

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What is the correct way to divide the word 'happy'?

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hap/py