Syllabication and Multisyllabic Words

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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 may include consonants.

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How do you count syllables in a word?

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To count syllables, clap for each vowel sound you hear in a word. Each clap represents one syllable.

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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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Identify the number of syllables in the word: COMPREHENSION

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4

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Identify the number of syllables in the word: TRAMPOLINE

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3

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Identify the number of syllables in the word: THIRSY

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2

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Identify the number of syllables in the word: MULTISYLLABIC

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5

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Identify the number of syllables in the word: ACORN

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2

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What is the difference between a monosyllabic and a multisyllabic word?

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A monosyllabic word has one syllable, while a multisyllabic word has two or more syllables.

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Give an example of a monosyllabic word.

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Cat, dog, run.