Syllables Flashcard

Front

What is a syllable?

Back

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

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

Back

The word 'banana' has three syllables.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Front

What is the rule for counting syllables in a word?

Back

To count syllables, clap for each vowel sound you hear in a word.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Front

Which of the following words has two syllables: 'apple' or 'banana'?

Back

The word 'apple' has two syllables.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What are the vowels in the English language?

Back

The vowels in the English language are a, e, i, o, u.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

How many syllables does the word 'remember' have?

Back

The word 'remember' has three syllables.

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CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is an example of a one-syllable word?

Back

An example of a one-syllable word is 'cat'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Front

Can a syllable start with a vowel?

Back

Yes, a syllable can start with a vowel, as in the word 'apple'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Front

What is the difference between a stressed and unstressed syllable?

Back

A stressed syllable is emphasized in pronunciation, while an unstressed syllable is not.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

Back

The word 'elephant' has three syllables.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A