Multisyllabic Words: Rule #4

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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 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 break a word into syllables?

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To break a word into syllables, identify the vowel sounds and separate the word at those points.

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What is the rule for breaking multisyllabic words?

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The rule for breaking multisyllabic words often involves identifying the vowel sounds and separating the word into its syllabic components.

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Break the word 'toothbrush' into syllables.

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tooth | brush

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Break the word 'popcorn' into syllables.

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pop | corn

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Break the word 'airmail' into syllables.

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air | mail

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Break the word 'sunshine' into syllables.

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sun | shine

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Break the word 'snowman' into syllables.

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snow | man

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What is the importance of syllable division in reading?

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Syllable division helps with pronunciation, reading fluency, and understanding the structure of words.