FLASHCARD-Multisyllabic Words

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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 typically contains a vowel sound and can be one or more letters.

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How do you break the word 'article' into syllables?

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ar ti cle

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How do you break the word 'syllable' into syllables?

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syl la ble

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How do you break the word 'activity' into syllables?

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ac tiv i ty

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How do you break the word 'products' into syllables?

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prod ucts

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How do you break the word 'scientist' into syllables?

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sci en tist

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What is the rule for counting syllables in a word?

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Count the number of vowel sounds in the word to determine the number of syllables.

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Can a syllable have more than one vowel?

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Yes, a syllable can have more than one vowel, but it usually has only one vowel sound.

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What is an example of a one-syllable word?

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Cat.

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What is an example of a two-syllable word?

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Happy.