Syllables Flashcard

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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 many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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3 syllables: ba-na-na.

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What is an example of a word with two syllables?

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'Happy' is an example of a two-syllable word.

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Which word has four syllables: 'elephant', 'cat', or 'unbelievable'?

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'Unbelievable' has four syllables.

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What are the vowels in the English alphabet?

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The vowels are A, E, I, O, U.

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How many syllables does the word 'watermelon' have?

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The word 'watermelon' has 4 syllables.

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What is an example of a word with one syllable?

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'Dog' is an example of a one-syllable word.

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How many syllables are in the word 'computer'?

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The word 'computer' has 3 syllables: com-pu-ter.

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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a letter in the alphabet that is not a vowel (A, E, I, O, U). Examples include B, C, D.

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How many syllables does the word 'orange' have?

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The word 'orange' has 2 syllables.