Syllabication and 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 usually contains a vowel sound.

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How do you count syllables in a word?

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You can count syllables by clapping your hands for each vowel sound you hear in a word.

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What is a multisyllabic word?

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

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What is the first syllable in the word 'banana'?

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ba

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What is the second syllable in the word 'computer'?

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pu

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Break the word 'butterfly' into its syllables.

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but-ter-fly

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How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

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3

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What is the third syllable in the word 'chocolate'?

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late

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Identify the number of syllables in the word 'watermelon'.

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4

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What is the last syllable in the word 'wonderful'?

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ful