Phonics Tip # 6

Syllables

Syllables are simply word parts.
We can identify how many syllables are in a word
by clapping it while saying it. For example:
There are 4 syllables in Kindergarten.
We would clap four times for each syllable
"Kin - der - gar - ten"

                1    2    3    4

Counting syllables can be a fun game to play anywhere. Clap the names of your family members, or items you see in your home or things you see
while driving down the road.


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