Multisyllabic Words 5th

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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 typically contains a vowel sound and can be a whole word or part of a word.

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How do you identify the number of syllables in a word?

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You can identify the number of syllables in a word by clapping or tapping for each vowel sound you hear.

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What is the word formed by the syllables COM, ER, PU?

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COMPUTER

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How do you divide the word SPIDER into syllables?

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The correct division is spi / der.

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What is the word formed by the syllables CISE, ER, EX?

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EXERCISE

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How many syllables are in the word WRAPPING?

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There are 2 syllables in the word WRAPPING.

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What is the correct way to divide the word ROBIN into syllables?

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The correct division is rob / in.

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What is a multisyllabic word?

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A multisyllabic word is a word that has more than one syllable.

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Give an example of a multisyllabic word.

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An example of a multisyllabic word is 'elephant'.

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What is the importance of syllable division in reading?

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Syllable division helps in pronouncing words correctly and improves reading fluency.