Count Syllables in Printed Words
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1st Grade Reading › Count Syllables in Printed Words
Which words have the same syllables: sum-mer, bas-ket-ball, win-ter?
bas-ket-ball and win-ter
sum-mer and win-ter
sum-mer and bas-ket-ball
Explanation
We need words with the same syllable count. Sum-mer and win-ter both have two syllables. Bas-ket-ball has three syllables, so it's different.
How many syllables are in the word home?
1
2
3
Explanation
We are counting syllables in words. Home has one beat when you clap it. It doesn't break into parts like some words do.
Which word has 3 syllables: sun, yes-ter-day, win-ter?
win‑ter
yes-ter-day
sun
Explanation
We need to find the three-syllable word. Yes-ter-day has three beats: yes, ter, day. Sun has one beat and win-ter has two.
Which has more syllables: cat or pen-cil?
They have the same.
pen-cil
cat
Explanation
We are comparing syllables in two words. Cat has one beat, but pen-cil has two beats. Pen-cil has more syllables than cat.
How many syllables are in sun-set?
1
2
3
Explanation
We are counting syllables in words. Sun-set has two beats: sun and set. Clap twice when you say this word.
How many syllables are in the word but-ter-fly?
2
3
4
Explanation
We are counting syllables in a word. But-ter-fly has three beats when you clap. Each part gets one clap: but, ter, fly.
Which word has the fewest syllables?
music
yesterday
ship
Explanation
We need the word with the fewest beats. Ship has just one beat. Yesterday has three beats and music has two beats.
How many syllables are in el-e-phant?
2
3
4
Explanation
We are counting syllables in words. El-e-phant has three beats: el, e, and phant. Clap three times for this word.
Which word has 2 syllables?
summer
boat
elephant
Explanation
We need to find the word with two beats. Summer has two parts: sum-mer. Boat has one beat and elephant has three beats.
How many syllables are in el-e-phant?
2
3
4
Explanation
We are counting word parts. El-e-phant has three parts: el, e, and phant. That's three claps!