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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CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3E

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How do you determine the number of syllables in a word?

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You can determine the number of syllables in a word by counting the vowel sounds or by clapping for each distinct sound you hear when pronouncing the word.

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CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3D

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What is the syllable count of the word 'anticipation'?

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5 syllables.

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3D

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What is the syllable count of the word 'Halloween'?

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3 syllables.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3D

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What is the syllable count of the word 'analyze'?

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3 syllables.

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CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3E

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What is the syllable count of the word 'animosity'?

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5 syllables.

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CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3D

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What is the syllable count of the word 'lamenting'?

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3 syllables.

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CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3D

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What are the different types of syllables?

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There are six types of syllables: closed, open, silent e, vowel team, r-controlled, and consonant-le. Each type has specific characteristics.

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CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3D

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound, e.g., 'cat'.

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CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3E

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound, e.g., 'he'.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3D