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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 many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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3

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What is the rule for counting syllables in a word?

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You can count syllables by clapping for each vowel sound you hear in a word.

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Which word has two syllables: 'apple' or 'banana'?

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'Apple' has 2 syllables.

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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a letter in the alphabet that is not a vowel (A, E, I, O, U).

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How many vowels are in the English alphabet?

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5 (A, E, I, O, U).

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Can a word have more syllables than vowels?

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Yes, a word can have more syllables than vowels.

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How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

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3

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What is the difference between a syllable and a word?

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A syllable is a part of a word that contains a vowel sound, while a word is a complete unit of meaning.

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How many syllables are in the word 'computer'?

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3