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"How many syllables?" where the task is to count the number of syllables in the names of various animals. The worksheet includes pictures of animals with their names written below, and students are supposed to fill in the correct number of syllables for each.
Let’s go through each animal and determine how many syllables are in its name:
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1.
Elephant – 3 syllables (e-le-phant)
2.
Turtle – 2 syllables (tur-tle)
3.
Alligator – 3 syllables (al-li-ga-tor)
4.
Cow – 1 syllable (cow)
5.
Seal – 1 syllable (seal)
6.
Rabbit – 2 syllables (rab-bit)
7.
Grasshopper – 3 syllables (grass-hop-per)
8.
Mongoose – 2 syllables (mon-go-se)
9.
Turtle – 2 syllables (tur-tle)
10.
Frog – 1 syllable (frog)
11.
Pelican – 2 syllables (pe-li-can)
12.
Pig – 1 syllable (pig)
13.
Trout – 1 syllable (trout)
14.
Hippopotamus – 5 syllables (hip-po-pot-a-mus)
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Final Answers:
| Animal | Syllables |
|------------------|-----------|
| Elephant | 3 |
| Turtle | 2 |
| Alligator | 3 |
| Cow | 1 |
| Seal | 1 |
| Rabbit | 2 |
| Grasshopper | 3 |
| Mongoose | 2 |
| Turtle (again) | 2 |
| Frog | 1 |
| Pelican | 2 |
| Pig | 1 |
| Trout | 1 |
| Hippopotamus | 5 |
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✔ Explanation:
A syllable is a unit of sound that contains a vowel (or vowel-like sound). To count syllables:
- Say the word aloud.
- Clap or tap once for each distinct vowel sound.
- For example, “elephant” has three sounds: e-le-phant → 3 syllables.
This activity helps children develop phonemic awareness and improve reading skills by understanding how words are broken into parts.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of syllable worksheet for first grade.
