Syllabication

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What is syllabication?

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Syllabication is the division of words into syllables, which are the individual sounds or beats in a word.

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How many syllables are in the word 'computer'?

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The word 'computer' has three syllables: com-pu-ter.

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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.

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

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The word 'plastic' is divided into two syllables: plas-tic.

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Which of the following is the correct syllabication for 'coffee'?

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The correct syllabication is cof-fee.

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Which of the following is the correct syllabication for 'border'?

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The correct syllabication is bor-der.

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Which of the following is the correct syllabication for 'client'?

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The correct syllabication is cli-ent.

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Which of the following is the correct syllabication for 'computer'?

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The correct syllabication is com-pu-ter.

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Which of the following is the correct syllabication for 'plastic'?

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The correct syllabication is plas-tic.

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

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The first syllable in 'banana' is ba.