First Syllable Quiz

What is a syllable?

• A syllable is a unit of spelling that consists of a vowel sound or a combination of vowel and consonant sounds.

• A syllable is a unit of meaning that consists of a vowel sound or a combination of vowel and consonant sounds.

• A syllable is a unit of grammar that consists of a vowel sound or a combination of vowel and consonant sounds.

• A syllable is a unit of pronunciation that consists of a vowel sound or a combination of vowel and consonant sounds.

How many syllables are in the word 'apple'?

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 1

What is the first syllable in the word 'elephant'?

• ph

• elph

• an

• el

What is the first syllable in the word 'banana'?

• ba

• na

• baa

• an

What is the first syllable in the word 'computer'?

• ter

• com

• compu

• put

How many syllables are in the word 'table'?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 4

What is the first syllable in the word 'pencil'?

• cil

• penc

• penil

• pen

What is the first syllable in the word 'guitar'?

• gui

• tar

• guit

• gu

How many syllables are in the word 'eleven'?

• 2

• 5

• 4

• 3

What is the first syllable in the word 'umbrella'?

• umbr

• ell

• um

• umbr