Syllabication Pre/Post Test

Front

What is a syllable?

Back

A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word. It typically contains a vowel sound and may include consonants.

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'computer'?

Back

3 syllables: com-pu-ter.

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends in a vowel and the vowel sound is usually long. Example: 'mu' in 'music'.

Front

What does a silent 'e' do to the preceding vowel?

Back

It makes the preceding vowel long.

Front

How do you count syllables in a word?

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By clapping for each vowel sound you hear.

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

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3 syllables: el-e-phant.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends in a consonant, making the vowel sound short. Example: 'cat'.

Front

What is the difference between a vowel and a consonant?

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Vowels are speech sounds made without any closure in the vocal tract (a, e, i, o, u), while consonants are sounds made with some closure.

Front

What is a diphthong?

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A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable. Example: 'oi' in 'boil'.

Front

What is a syllabication rule for dividing words?

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When dividing a word, you typically split it between two consonants. Example: 'basket' becomes 'bas-ket'.