A syllable is a single unit of sound in a word. Every syllable has a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u, or sometimes y). Breaking words into syllables helps with reading, spelling, and pronunciation.
Say the word slowly. Each time you hear a clear beat or vowel sound, that’s a syllable.
Clapping, tapping, or snapping can help you hear syllables. Each clap matches one syllable in the word.
Use your hands, feet, or fingers to feel the rhythm of the word. Each beat is one syllable.
Words can be broken into different syllable types. Recognizing syllable types makes it easier to read longer words.
Start by finding the vowels. Then look at what comes after the vowel to figure out the syllable type.
Breaking longer words into syllables helps with reading and spelling. You can use rules to decide where to split words.
If a word has two consonants between vowels, divide between them. If there is one consonant, try dividing after the vowel.
When you see a long word, break it into syllables. Reading one part at a time makes it easier to understand and pronounce.
Cover part of the word with your finger and read one syllable at a time. Then blend the syllables to say the whole word.