Kindergarten Syllables

Front

What is a syllable?

Back

A unit of sound that contains a vowel sound and is part of a word.

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'school'?

Back

1

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'computer'?

Back

3

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound.

Front

What is the rule for counting syllables in a word?

Back

Count the number of vowel sounds in the word.

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound.

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

Back

3

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

Back

3

Front

What is a vowel?

Back

A letter that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract open (a, e, i, o, u).

Front

What is a consonant?

Back

A letter that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract closed or partially closed.