Let’s go step by step to count the syllables in each word.
We’ll say each word out loud (in our heads) and clap or tap for each part we hear.
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butterfly → but-ter-fly → 3 syllables
bee → bee → 1 syllable
ladybug → la-dy-bug → 3 syllables
bird → bird → 1 syllable
caterpillar → cat-er-pil-lar → 4 syllables
umbrella → um-brel-la → 3 syllables
spider → spi-der → 2 syllables
mushroom → mush-room → 2 syllables
dragonfly → drag-on-fly → 3 syllables
frog → frog → 1 syllable
grasshopper → grass-hop-per → 3 syllables
flower → flow-er → 2 syllables
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Now, let’s match each word with the correct number:
- butterfly →
3
- bee →
1
- ladybug →
3
- bird →
1
- caterpillar →
4
- umbrella →
3
- spider →
2
- mushroom →
2
- dragonfly →
3
- frog →
1
- grasshopper →
3
- flower →
2
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Final Answer:
butterfly: 3
bee: 1
ladybug: 3
bird: 1
caterpillar: 4
umbrella: 3
spider: 2
mushroom: 2
dragonfly: 3
frog: 1
grasshopper: 3
flower: 2
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of free syllables worksheet.