Syllables & Syllable Breaks

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word. It usually contains a vowel sound.

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How do you break the word 'camel' into syllables?

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cam/el

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How many syllables are in the word 'cheeseburger'?

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3

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

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cor/rect

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How many syllables are in the word 'quarter'?

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2

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How do you break the word 'dinosaur' into syllables?

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di/no/saur

Front

What is a syllable break?

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A syllable break is the point in a word where you can divide it into separate syllables.

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How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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3

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

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hap/p y

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How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

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3