Understanding Syllables

This video tutorial explains what syllables are and their importance in forming words. It covers how to count syllables by identifying vowels and provides examples of words with varying syllable counts. The tutorial also introduces the seven types of syllables, with a focus on diphthong syllables, which involve two vowels creating a combined sound.

What is a syllable?

• A type of punctuation

• A part of a word that contains a vowel sound

• A synonym for a sentence

• A type of consonant

Which of the following is a vowel?

• C

• G

• B

• E

How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

Which word has four syllables?

• Hat

• Angry

• Helicopter

• Basket

What is the total number of syllables in the word 'university'?

• Six

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which of the following is NOT a type of syllable?

• Consonant vowel syllable

• Vowel team syllable

• Open syllable

• Closed syllable

What is a diphthong syllable?

• A syllable with a consonant cluster

• A syllable with no vowels

• A syllable with two vowels making a combined sound

• A syllable with a single vowel sound

Which of the following is an example of a diphthong?

• Cat

• Tree

• Soil

• Book

Which vowel combination is NOT typically found in a diphthong?

• O and Y

• A and E

• O and I

• A and W

What sound does the diphthong 'oi' make?

• Ow

• Oi

• Ee

• Ay