Syllables in Words
Grade 1
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Exercise 1 — How Many Syllables?
Read each word. Circle the correct number of syllables.
sun
pencil
hospital
bird
dragon
butterfly
cat
umbrella
Exercise 2 — Split the Word
Draw a line (|) between the syllables in each word.
Example: bas|ket → bas | ket
1.
basket
2.
panda
3.
river
4.
pillow
5.
finger
6.
muffin
7.
napkin
8.
winter
Exercise 3 — Sort by Syllables
Write each word from the box in the correct column.
Word bank: sunbasketfamilyhatpandatomatofrogpillowcomputerbeeriverdinosaur
| 1 Syllable | 2 Syllables | 3 Syllables |
|---|---|---|
Challenge — Write Your Own
Write one word for each syllable count.
1.1 syllable:
2.2 syllables:
3.3 syllables:
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