My Brother Martin Decoding

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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 and can be one or more letters.

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How do you divide the word 'erase' into syllables?

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e*rase

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How do you divide the word 'develop' into syllables?

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de*vel*op

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How do you divide the word 'vacation' into syllables?

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va*ca*tion

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How do you divide the word 'coconut' into syllables?

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co*co*nut

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

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di*no*saur

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What is the rule for dividing syllables in a word?

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When dividing syllables, look for vowel sounds and consonant clusters. A syllable typically has one vowel sound.

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What is an example of a two-syllable word?

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'Happy' is a two-syllable word: hap-py.

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What is an example of a three-syllable word?

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'Elephant' is a three-syllable word: el-e-phant.

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What is an example of a one-syllable word?

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'Cat' is a one-syllable word.