Decode Two-Syllable Words
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1st Grade Reading › Decode Two-Syllable Words
Read the word basket. Which shows the syllables?
ba•sket
bas•ket
bask•et
Explanation
We are finding syllable breaks. Basket has two parts: bas and ket. Say it slowly: bas-ket.
Read the word pencil. Which shows the word divided?
pen•cil
pe•ncil
penc•il
Explanation
We're learning syllable breaks. Pencil divides as pen•cil. Each part has its own vowel.
Look at the word happy. Which shows the two parts?
hap•py
happ•y
ha•ppy
Explanation
We're finding the two parts of words. Happy breaks as hap•py. When you see double letters, divide between them.
Read the word paper. Where should you divide it?
p•aper
pap•er
pa•per
Explanation
We're finding syllable breaks. Paper divides as pa•per. Listen for two beats: pa - per.
Read the word robot. Where should you divide it?
r•obot
rob•ot
ro•bot
Explanation
We're dividing words into syllables. Robot breaks as ro•bot. Say each part slowly: ro - bot.
Read the word robot. Which shows the syllables?
rob•ot
ro•bot
r•obot
Explanation
We are breaking words into syllables. Robot has two parts: ro and bot. Say it slowly: ro-bot.
Look at the word napkin. Which shows the word divided into syllables?
na•pkin
nap•kin
n•apkin
Explanation
We're learning to break words into parts. The word napkin breaks as nap•kin. Each part has a vowel sound.
Look at the word hotdog. Which shows the syllables?
ho•tdog
hot•dog
hotd•og
Explanation
We are breaking words into syllables. Hotdog is made of two small words: hot and dog. We split between them: hot-dog.
Read the word sunset. Which shows the syllables?
sun•set
suns•et
su•nset
Explanation
We are finding syllable breaks. Sunset is made of two small words: sun and set. We split between them: sun-set.
Look at the word paper. Which shows the syllables?
pa•per
p•aper
pap•er
Explanation
We are breaking words into syllables. Paper has two parts: pa and per. We clap twice: pa-per.