Syllable Counting and Patterns Flashcard

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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 break the word 'computer' into syllables?

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com-put-er

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How do you break the word 'helicopter' into syllables?

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he-li-cop-ter

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Which word has more syllables: 'apple' or 'banana'?

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Banana has more syllables.

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How many syllables are in the word 'television'?

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4 syllables.

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What is the syllable count of the word 'elephant'?

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3 syllables.

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What is a pattern in syllables?

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A pattern in syllables refers to the arrangement of syllables in a word, which can help in understanding how to pronounce it.

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Can a word have only one syllable? Give an example.

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Yes, a word can have one syllable. Example: 'cat'.

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What is the syllable count of the word 'butterfly'?

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3 syllables.

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How do you break the word 'banana' into syllables?

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ba-na-na