Syllables

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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 include surrounding consonants.

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How many syllables are in the word 'rainbow'?

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2

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How many syllables are in the word 'map'?

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1

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How many syllables are in the word 'cupcake'?

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2

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How many syllables are in the word 'butterfly'?

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3

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How many syllables are in the word 'dinosaur'?

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3

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What is the difference between a closed syllable and an open syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound, while an open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound.

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What is a multisyllabic word?

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A multisyllabic word is a word that contains more than one syllable.

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Can you give an example of a word with three syllables?

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An example of a three-syllable word is 'elephant'.

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What is the importance of syllable division in reading?

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Syllable division helps in decoding words, improving reading fluency, and understanding pronunciation.