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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word. It usually contains a vowel sound.

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

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thumb-tack

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

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pa-per-back

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

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pop-u-lar

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

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Can-a-da

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

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re-strain

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

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thumb

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What is the last syllable in the word 'paperback'?

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back

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What is the middle syllable in the word 'popular'?

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u

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Can you give an example of a two-syllable word?

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Example: 'water' (wa-ter) or 'happy' (hap-py)