Syllabication

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What is syllabication?

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Syllabication is the division of words into syllables, which are the individual sounds or beats in a word.

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How many syllables are in the word 'door'?

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1 syllable

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How many syllables are in the word 'plastic'?

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2 syllables

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How many syllables are in the word 'plant'?

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1 syllable

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How many syllables are in the word 'pepper'?

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2 syllables

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How many syllables are in the word 'control'?

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2 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, typically containing a vowel.

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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' is an example of a one-syllable word.

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What is an example of a two-syllable word?

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'Apple' is an example of a two-syllable word.