Multisyllable Words

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a unit of pronunciation that has one vowel sound and may or may not have surrounding consonants.

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How do you divide the word 'SERVICE' into syllables?

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Ser/vice

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How do you divide the word 'CERTAIN' into syllables?

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Cer/tain

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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a speech sound that is not a vowel. It can also refer to letters in the alphabet that represent these sounds.

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How do you divide the word 'SERVANT' into syllables?

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Ser/vant

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How do you divide the word 'PERMANENT' into syllables?

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Per/ma/nent

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What is the difference between a vowel and a consonant?

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Vowels are speech sounds produced without any significant constriction of airflow in the vocal tract, while consonants are produced with some degree of constriction.

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Can a syllable have more than one vowel?

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Yes, a syllable can have more than one vowel, but it typically contains only one vowel sound.

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What is an example of a monosyllabic word?

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An example of a monosyllabic word is 'cat'.

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What is an example of a disyllabic word?

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An example of a disyllabic word is 'happy'.