Syllable Sleuth -le

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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 'fable' into syllables?

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fa/ ble

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How do you break the word 'beetle' into syllables?

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bee/ tle

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How many syllables are in the word 'candle'?

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2

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How many syllables are in the word 'single'?

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2

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How do you break the word 'bugle' into syllables?

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bu/ gle

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What is the rule for breaking words into syllables?

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You can break words into syllables at the vowel sounds.

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Can a syllable have more than one vowel?

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Yes, a syllable can have more than one vowel, but it usually has one vowel sound.

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What is an example of a one-syllable word?

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Cat.

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What is an example of a two-syllable word?

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Happy.