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Syllable Counting Fun

Kindergarten
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ANSWER KEY — teacher copy
Exercise 1 — Count & Write

Say each word aloud. Write the number of syllables on the line.

1. cat
2. rabbit
3. banana
4. dog
5. table
6. umbrella
7. pen
8. window
9. butterfly
10. cup
11. tiger
12. elephant
Exercise 2 — Sort the Words

Write each word in the correct column.

Word bank: sunbasketfamilyhatpandatomatofrogpillowcomputerbeeriveralphabetcupfunnyumbrella

1 Syllable 2 Syllables 3 Syllables
   
   
   
   
   
Exercise 3 — Say, Clap, Write

Say each word. Clap the syllables. Then write the word, putting a dot (•) between each syllable.

1. ball
2. kitten
3. lemon
4. bird
5. party
6. hospital
7. fish
8. butter

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