Decoding Words with Common Beginning 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 divide the word 'betray' into syllables?

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be - tray

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

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a - maze

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

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con - tain

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

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pre - view

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

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pre - serve

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

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If a single consonant is between two vowels, divide before the consonant.

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

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If two consonants are between two vowels, divide after the first consonant.

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What is an example of a word with a prefix?

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The word 'preview' has the prefix 'pre-'.

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What is an example of a word with a suffix?

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The word 'happiness' has the suffix '-ness'.