Let's solve this syllable worksheet step by step. The goal is to count how many syllables are in each word. A
syllable is a unit of sound that contains a vowel sound. One helpful method is to
clap once for each syllable as you say the word aloud.
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🔤 How to Count Syllables:
- Say the word slowly.
- Clap once for each
vowel sound you hear.
- Words like "cat" have one vowel sound → 1 syllable.
- Words like "basket" have two vowel sounds (a and e) → 2 syllables.
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Now, let’s go through each word:
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✔ Answers with Explanation:
1.
monster – *mon-ster* → 2 syllables
*(mōn-ster)*
2.
butterfly – *but-ter-fly* → 3 syllables
*(but-ter-fly)*
3.
cat – *cat* → 1 syllable
*(cat)*
4.
basket – *bas-ket* → 2 syllables
*(bas-ket)*
5.
strawberry – *straw-ber-ry* → 3 syllables
*(straw-ber-ry)*
6.
rabbit – *rab-bit* → 2 syllables
*(rab-bit)*
7.
basketball – *bas-ket-ball* → 3 syllables
*(bas-ket-ball)*
8.
sister – *sis-ter* → 2 syllables
*(sis-ter)*
9.
winter – *win-ter* → 2 syllables
*(win-ter)*
10.
family – *fam-i-ly* → 3 syllables
*(fam-i-ly)*
11.
candy – *can-dy* → 2 syllables
*(can-dy)*
12.
understand – *un-der-stand* → 3 syllables
*(un-der-stand)*
13.
popcorn – *pop-corn* → 2 syllables
*(pop-corn)*
14.
jump – *jump* → 1 syllable
*(jump)*
15.
football – *foot-ball* → 2 syllables
*(foot-ball)*
16.
reading – *read-ing* → 2 syllables
*(read-ing)*
17.
math – *math* → 1 syllable
*(math)*
18.
playground – *play-ground* → 2 syllables
*(play-ground)*
19.
elephant – *el-e-phant* → 3 syllables
*(el-e-phant)*
20.
fan – *fan* → 1 syllable
*(fan)*
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✔ Final Answer Key:
1. 2
2. 3
3. 1
4. 2
5. 3
6. 2
7. 3
8. 2
9. 2
10. 3
11. 2
12. 3
13. 2
14. 1
15. 2
16. 2
17. 1
18. 2
19. 3
20. 1
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📝 Tips for Students:
- Practice saying words out loud.
- Try clapping or tapping your hand on a table for each syllable.
- Remember: every syllable has a vowel sound!
This activity helps build phonemic awareness and reading skills — great for Grade 2 language learning! 😊
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or a worksheet with answers filled in!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of syllables worksheet for 3rd grade.
