What is a syllable

Syllable division is important for decoding. Teach students to divide words into syllables and how to decode each of the syllable types.

What is a syllable? The dictionary definition for a syllable is: “a unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a part of a word.” You can also think of syllables as single, unbroken sounds of a spoken word. Sometimes syllables are referred to as the “beats”…

It’s always so much fun listening and watching our young readers figure out those “longer” words. Many of our little ones are pretty solid decoding one-syllabe words and are now ready to learn strategies for decoding multisyllabic words. So, really, what is a syllable? Simply put, a syllable is a unit of pronunciation containing a […]

It’s always so much fun listening and watching our young readers figure out those “longer” words. Many of our little ones are pretty solid decoding one-syllabe words and are now ready to learn strategies for decoding multisyllabic words. So, really, what is a syllable? Simply put, a syllable is a unit of pronunciation containing a […]

Teaching about syllable types empowers readers! Check out these awesome tips and resources to help you get started.

These FREE printable counting syllables worksheet helps children understand syllables by practicing clapping and counting syllables in words.

How to teach the six syllable types in your classroom, & why it's important for your students' reading, writing, phonics instruction.

It’s always so much fun listening and watching our young readers figure out those “longer” words. Many of our little ones are pretty solid decoding one-syllabe words and are now ready to learn strategies for decoding multisyllabic words. So, really, what is a syllable? Simply put, a syllable is a unit of pronunciation containing a […]

Summer Syllable Sort is something that you can easily do at home over the summer for a refresher activity or place in a center for classroom use.