Let’s go through each word one by one. We’ll break them into syllables using slashes (/) and count how many syllables each has.
Remember: A syllable is a part of a word that has one vowel sound. You can clap or tap for each syllable to help you hear them!
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winter
Say it slowly: win-ter → 2 parts
Write:
win/ter
Number of syllables:
2
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multiply
Say it: mul-ti-ply → 3 parts
Write:
mul/ti/ply
Number of syllables:
3
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paper
Say it: pa-per → 2 parts
Write:
pa/per
Number of syllables:
2
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investigate
Say it: in-ves-ti-gate → 4 parts
Write:
in/ves/ti/gate
Number of syllables:
4
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community
Say it: com-mu-ni-ty → 4 parts
Write:
com/mu/ni/ty
Number of syllables:
4
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skeleton
Say it: ske-le-ton → 3 parts
Write:
ske/le/ton
Number of syllables:
3
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computer
Say it: com-pu-ter → 3 parts
Write:
com/pu/ter
Number of syllables:
3
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elephant
Say it: el-e-phant → 3 parts
Write:
el/e/phant
Number of syllables:
3
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basket
Say it: bas-ket → 2 parts
Write:
bas/ket
Number of syllables:
2
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family
Say it: fam-i-ly → 3 parts
Write:
fam/i/ly
Number of syllables:
3
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Final Answer:
| Words | Write and separate Syllables | Number of Syllables |
|--------------|------------------------------|---------------------|
| animal | a/ni/mal | 3 |
| winter | win/ter | 2 |
| multiply | mul/ti/ply | 3 |
| paper | pa/per | 2 |
| investigate | in/ves/ti/gate | 4 |
| community | com/mu/ni/ty | 4 |
| skeleton | ske/le/ton | 3 |
| computer | com/pu/ter | 3 |
| elephant | el/e/phant | 3 |
| basket | bas/ket | 2 |
| family | fam/i/ly | 3 |
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of syllable rules worksheet.
