Multisyllabic Words

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a unit of pronunciation that contains a vowel sound and may or may not be surrounded by consonants.

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How do you spell the long /u/ sound?

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The long /u/ sound is spelled as 'u-e'.

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What is the correct syllable division for the word 'extract'?

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The correct syllable division for 'extract' is 'ex-tract'.

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What is the correct syllable division for the word 'submit'?

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The correct syllable division for 'submit' is 'sub-mit'.

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How do you spell the long /i/ sound?

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The long /i/ sound is spelled as 'i-e'.

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What is the correct syllable division for the word 'explore'?

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The correct syllable division for 'explore' is 'ex-plore'.

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What is a multisyllabic word?

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A multisyllabic word is a word that contains more than one syllable.

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What is the purpose of syllable division in pronunciation?

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Syllable division helps in correctly pronouncing words and understanding their structure.

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Can you give an example of a word with three syllables?

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

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What is the difference between a closed syllable and an open syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound, while an open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound.