decoding multisyllabic words

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What is a multisyllabic word?

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A word that has more than one syllable.

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What is a syllable?

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A single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word, typically containing a vowel.

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How do you break a word into syllables?

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You can break a word into syllables by identifying the vowel sounds and separating them.

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What is the importance of knowing how to decode multisyllabic words?

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It helps in reading fluency and comprehension by allowing readers to pronounce and understand complex words.

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What is a prefix?

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A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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Give an example of a word with a prefix and its meaning.

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Unhappy: 'un-' is the prefix meaning 'not', so 'unhappy' means 'not happy'.

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Give an example of a word with a suffix and its meaning.

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Happiness: '-ness' is the suffix that turns 'happy' into a noun, meaning the state of being happy.

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What does the word 'refreshment' mean?

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A light snack or drink.

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What does the word 'unbearably' mean?

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In a way that is too painful or unpleasant to be tolerated.