Syllables & Syllable Breaks

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a unit of pronunciation that contains a vowel sound and may or may not be surrounded by consonants.

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How many syllables are in the word 'cheeseburger'?

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3

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How would you break the word 'bacon' into syllables?

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ba/con

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How would you break the word 'paper' into syllables?

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pa/per

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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 would you break the word 'damage' into syllables?

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dam/age

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What is the rule for dividing syllables between two consonants?

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When two consonants are between two vowels, divide the syllables between the consonants.

Front

What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends in a vowel and usually has a long vowel sound.

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What is a closed syllable?

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

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

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Count the number of vowel sounds in the word.