Spanish Syllable Separation Quiz

Step 1: Find the __________. Look for the letters a, e, i, o, u. Every syllable must have at least one __________ sound.

Step 2: Say the word __________. Say the word slowly. Every time your mouth opens to make a new sound, that's a new __________.

Step 3: Use These Easy Rules. Rule 1 (VC): Split the word after the __________. Example: me–____ Example: la–____

Step 3: Use These Easy Rules. Rule 2 (VCCV): Split the word between the __________. Example: car–____ Example: al–____

Step 3: Use These Easy Rules. Rule 3 (VCV): The consonant goes with the __________ vowel. Example: ca–____ Example: pa–____

Step 4: Diphthongs and Hiatus. When two vowels make one sound, they stay in the __________ syllable: Example: cie–____ Example: tie–____

Step 4: Diphthongs and Hiatus. If the two vowels make two sounds, they are split into __________ syllables: Example: pa–____