Syllables & Syllable Breaks

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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 'banana' into syllables?

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ba/na/na

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What is the rule for breaking syllables in a word?

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You usually break syllables at the vowel sounds.

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How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

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There are three syllables: el-e-phant.

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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.

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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.

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How would you break the word 'sunflower' into syllables?

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sun/flow-er

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is made up of two smaller words, like 'toothbrush' (tooth + brush).

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

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com/pu/ter

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract open, like A, E, I, O, U.