Wilson 3.1 Separating 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 do you separate the syllables in the word 'sunflower'?

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sun flow er

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is made up of two or more smaller words that come together to create a new word with a new meaning.

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How do you separate the syllables in the word 'basketball'?

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bas ket ball

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What type of word is 'toothbrush'?

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Compound word

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How do you separate the syllables in the word 'butterfly'?

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but ter fly

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

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com

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How do you separate the syllables in the word 'elephant'?

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el e phant

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What type of word is 'notebook'?

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Compound word

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How do you separate the syllables in the word 'chocolate'?

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choc o late