Word Study- Breaking Words into Syllables Report Card Check

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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 'accident' into syllables?

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The correct division is: ac / ci / dent.

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How many syllables are in the word 'screech'?

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The word 'screech' has 1 syllable.

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Break the word 'phone' into syllables.

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The word 'phone' has 1 syllable.

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How many syllables does the word 'lemonade' have?

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The word 'lemonade' has 3 syllables.

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How many syllables are in the word 'artist'?

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The word 'artist' has 2 syllables.

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What is the rule for dividing syllables in a word?

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A syllable is typically divided between two consonants, or after a single consonant if the vowel before it is short.

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What is an example of a one-syllable word?

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An example of a one-syllable word is 'cat'.

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What is an example of a two-syllable word?

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An example of a two-syllable word is 'happy' (hap-py).

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What is an example of a three-syllable word?

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An example of a three-syllable word is 'banana' (ba-na-na).