Word Study- Breaking Words into 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 and can be one or more letters.

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How do you count syllables in a word?

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To count syllables, clap your hands for each vowel sound you hear in the word.

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What is the rule for dividing syllables in a word?

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Syllables are divided between two consonants, and a single consonant usually goes with the vowel that follows it.

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How many syllables does the word 'banana' have?

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3 (ba-na-na)

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How many syllables does the word 'elephant' have?

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3 (el-e-phant)

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How do you divide the word 'butterfly' into syllables?

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but-ter-fly

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How do you divide the word 'computer' into syllables?

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com-pu-ter

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How many syllables does the word 'wonderful' have?

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3 (won-der-ful)

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What is the correct way to divide the word 'chocolate' into syllables?

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choc-o-late

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How many syllables does the word 'beautiful' have?

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3 (beau-ti-ful)