Word Study- Breaking Words into Syllables Report Card Check

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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 typically contains a vowel sound and can be a whole word or part of a word.

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How do you count syllables in a word?

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To count syllables, clap for each vowel sound you hear in a word. Each clap represents one syllable.

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How many syllables are in the word 'kangaroo'?

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3 syllables: kan-ga-roo.

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How many syllables are in the word 'screech'?

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1 syllable.

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Break the word 'hamster' into syllables.

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ham-ster.

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How many syllables are in the word 'billow'?

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2 syllables: bil-low.

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How many syllables are in the word 'swamp'?

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1 syllable.

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What is the rule for dividing syllables in a word?

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Syllables are typically divided between two consonants, or after a single consonant if the vowel before it is short.

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What is an example of a word with two syllables?

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Example: 'happy' (hap-py).

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What is an example of a word with four syllables?

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Example: 'unbelievable' (un-be-liev-a-ble).