Syllables & Syllable Breaks

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.

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'map'?

Back

1

Front

What is the correct way to divide the word 'talent'?

Back

tal / ent

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'cheeseburger'?

Back

3

Front

What is the correct way to divide the word 'gather'?

Back

gath / er

Front

What is the correct way to divide the word 'correct'?

Back

cor / rect

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound.

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound.

Front

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

Back

You can clap for each vowel sound you hear in the word.

Front

What is a diphthong?

Back

A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable.