Because of Winn-Dixie Decoding

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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 and can be one or more letters.

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

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mo*ment

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

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de*pends

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

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lo*cal

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

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vis*it

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

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pi*lot

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What is the rule for dividing syllables between two consonants?

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When two consonants are between two vowels, divide the syllables between the consonants.

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What is an example of a word with two syllables?

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'Happy' is an example of a two-syllable word: hap-py.

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What is an example of a word with three syllables?

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'Beautiful' is an example of a three-syllable word: beau-ti-ful.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound, like 'cat'.