Unit 6 - Word Study

What is a syllable?

• a part of a word that has one consonant sound when you say it

• a part of a word that has one vowel sound when you say it

• parts of a word that has one vowel sound when you say it

Which word has 2 syllables?

• action

• interesting

• expensive

• leaves

Which word doesn't have 2 syllables?

• packing

• skating

• moving

• calendar

Which word has 3 syllables?

• dancing

• exciting

• packing

• thermometer

Which word has 4 syllables?

• amazing

• hard-working

• automobile

• calendar

Which word doesn't have 3 syllables?

• amazed

• excited

• surprising

• angelfish

Which words have 2 syllables?

You can choose more than 1 word.

• understand

• secretary

• happy

• surprised

Which words have 4 syllables?

You can choose more than 1 word.

• understand

• television

• automobile

• calendar

Which words have 3 syllables?

You can choose more than 1 word.

• understand

• thermometer

• automobile

• calendar

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