Syllables Flashcard

Front

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.

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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3

Front

Which word has two syllables: 'apple' or 'cat'?

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apple

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

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3

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Break the word 'sunflower' into syllables.

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sun/flow/er

Front

What is the rule for counting syllables in a word?

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Count the number of vowel sounds in the word.

Front

Which of the following words has three syllables: 'computer', 'dog', 'fish'?

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computer

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'butterfly'?

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3

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Break the word 'table' into syllables.

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ta/ble

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Which word has only one syllable: 'tree', 'banana', 'elephant'?

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tree