Muti-Syllable Words

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a unit of pronunciation that contains a vowel sound and may or may not be surrounded by consonants. It is a building block of words.

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How do you determine the number of syllables in a word?

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To determine the number of syllables in a word, you can clap for each vowel sound you hear, or count the vowel letters, keeping in mind that some vowels may be silent.

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What is the syllable count of the word 'POSITIVE'?

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The word 'POSITIVE' has 3 syllables.

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What is the syllable count of the word 'CORPORATION'?

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The word 'CORPORATION' has 4 syllables.

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What is the syllable count of the word 'MOTHER'?

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The word 'MOTHER' has 2 syllables.

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What is the syllable count of the word 'ALTERNATIVE'?

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The word 'ALTERNATIVE' has 4 syllables.

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What is the syllable count of the word 'TELEPORTATION'?

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The word 'TELEPORTATION' has 5 syllables.

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What are the different types of syllables?

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There are several types of syllables, including closed syllables (ending in a consonant), open syllables (ending in a vowel), and silent syllables.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which typically makes the vowel sound short.

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable is a syllable that ends with a vowel, which typically makes the vowel sound long.