Syllabication

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What is syllabication?

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Syllabication is the division of words into syllables, which are the individual sounds or beats in a word.

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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, typically containing a vowel sound.

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What are the types of syllables?

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The main types of syllables are Closed, Open, Vowel Team, Magic-e, and Consonant-le.

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What is a Closed syllable?

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A Closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound, e.g., 'cat'.

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What is an Open syllable?

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An Open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound, e.g., 'he'.

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What is a Vowel Team syllable?

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A Vowel Team syllable contains two vowels that work together to make one sound, e.g., 'team'.

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What is a Magic-e syllable?

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A Magic-e syllable has a silent 'e' at the end that makes the vowel sound long, e.g., 'cake'.

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What is a Consonant-le syllable?

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A Consonant-le syllable has a consonant followed by 'le' at the end, e.g., 'table'.

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How do you divide the word 'volume'?

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The word 'volume' is divided as vol/ume.

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How do you divide the word 'panic'?

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The word 'panic' is divided as pan/ic.