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 'complain' into syllables?

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com - plain

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

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pre - serve

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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 'apple' into syllables?

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ap - ple

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

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a - maze

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What is the rule for dividing syllables with a vowel?

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When a syllable has a vowel, it usually has one vowel sound.

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What is a common beginning syllable?

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A common beginning syllable is a part of a word that appears at the start of many words, like 'pre' in 'preview'.

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

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to - geth - er

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

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won - der - ful