Divide Words into Syllables
Divide these words into syllables
Some words may have fewer than five syllables.
| Words | Syllable 1 | Syllable 2 | Syllable 3 | Syllable 4 | Syllable 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example: | re | mem | ber | -- | -- |
| irreverent | irr | eve | re | ny | -- |
| lightning | light | ning | -- | -- | -- |
| laboratory | la | bor | a | tor | y |
| perform | per | form | -- | -- | -- |
What are syllables?
Syllables are units of sound within a word. They are made up of one or more vowel sounds, usually surrounded by consonants. Each syllable has one vowel sound pronounced more strongly than others in the word. In English, most words have at least one syllable, many have two or more. The number of syllables in a word affects pronunciation and meaning. Understanding syllables and their importance is crucial for language development.
What is the importance of dividing words into syllables?
To divide the provided words into syllables, we look for separate sounds or beats. 'Irreverent' is divided into four syllables: ir-re-ver-ent. 'Lightning' has two syllables: light-ning. 'Laboratory' has five syllables: la-bor-a-tor-y. 'Perform' has two syllables: per-form. Explanation: To divide these words into syllables, we need to identify the separate sounds or beats in each word. Some words have fewer than five syllables, such as 'irreverent' and 'perform' which have only two syllables.