How can phonics help?
Words are made by combining letters with specific sounds together. Words
can be divided into parts based on these sounds. These parts are called
syllables. Dividing a word into syllables will help you say and spell
it.
Each syllable has one vowel which makes a sound. If you clap every time
you hear a vowel sound in a word, you will be able to count the syllables
in a word. Look at the following examples; then try the exercise.
| Try, dog |
dog
has one vowel sound
so, it has one syllable
it can not be divided |
dog |
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| Try, Roger |
Roger
has two vowel sounds
so, it has two syllables
it is divided into two syllables |
Rog * er |
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| Try, utility |
utility
has four vowel sounds
so, it has four syllables
it is divided into three syllables |
u * til
* i * ty |
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