Pronouncing 1, 2, and 3 Syllables in English

What is a syllable?

• A type of punctuation

• A unit of sound in a word

• A type of grammar rule

• A type of sentence

Which of the following is a one-syllable word?

• Mother

• Map

• Notebook

• Apple

How many syllables are in the word 'pencil'?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

Which of the following is a two-syllable word?

• Signature

• Calendar

• Table

• Computer

How many syllables are in the word 'calendar'?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which of the following is a three-syllable word?

• Personal

• Paper

• Window

• Desk

How many syllables are in the word 'city'?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

Which word has three syllables?

• Paper

• Window

• Desk

• Banana

How many syllables are in the word 'textbook'?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

Which word has two syllables?

• Personal

• Window

• Desk

• Two